girl's name
Gertrud
GAIR-troot (German)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 39
Gertrud is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1923 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 the United States.
- Peaked in 1916, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1894.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gertrud Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1920s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 18 |
| 1920s | 5 |
How Popular Is Gertrud?
In 1923, Gertrud 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 the United States.
Where Gertrud 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 Gertrud
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gertrud Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gertrud over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gertrud
- German GAIR-troot
Sibling Names for Gertrud
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gertrud — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gertrud
How popular is the name Gertrud?
In 1923, Gertrud 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 the United States.
Is Gertrud a girl's or a boy's name?
Gertrud is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gertrud?
Gertrud has 2 syllables.
When was Gertrud most popular?
Gertrud peaked in 1916, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.