girl's name
Gerda
GUR-duh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 1,402
Gerda is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1972 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1915, when 49 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1887.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gerda Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 20 |
| 1890s | 92 |
| 1900s | 91 |
| 1910s | 260 |
| 1920s | 218 |
| 1930s | 205 |
| 1940s | 75 |
| 1950s | 80 |
| 1960s | 51 |
| 1970s | 7 |
How Popular Is Gerda?
In 1972, Gerda was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Gerda Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Gerda
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gerda Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gerda over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gerda
- Pronunciation GUR-duh
Sibling Names for Gerda
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gerda — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gerda
How popular is the name Gerda?
In 1972, Gerda was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Gerda a girl's or a boy's name?
Gerda is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gerda?
Gerda has 2 syllables.
When was Gerda most popular?
Gerda peaked in 1915, when 49 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.