girl's name
Gerta
GUR-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 40
Gerta is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1940 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1910, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1910.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gerta Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1910s to 1940s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 5 |
How Popular Is Gerta?
In 1942, Gerta was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Gerta Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Gerta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gerta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gerta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gerta
- English GUR-tuh
Sibling Names for Gerta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gerta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gerta
How popular is the name Gerta?
In 1942, Gerta was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Gerta a girl's or a boy's name?
Gerta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gerta?
Gerta has 2 syllables.
When was Gerta most popular?
Gerta peaked in 1910, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.