How Many People Are Named Gertrud?

Complete statistics for the name Gertrud: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Gertrud
Very Rare
German

Gertrud, a very rare female name, only 0 people in the US today carry it, making it incredibly unique at 1 in 8,511,735,878 Americans. The majority of those named Gertrud are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~0
Living in US
1 in 2,147,483,647
Americans
1916
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Strength
🌐
Origin
German
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Dignified Resolute Gracious
3
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

402,122
Worldwide Bearers
#2,567
Global Rank
🇩🇪 Germany
356,645
🇦🇹 Austria
16,163
🇨🇭 Switzerland
14,977
🇸🇪 Sweden
6,207
🇩🇰 Denmark
1,347
🇺🇸 United States
1,163
🇮🇹 Italy
924
🇧🇷 Brazil
710
🇧🇪 Belgium
484
🇳🇱 Netherlands
394

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (50%)
♀ Female
0 (50%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 115
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
34
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 34 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1916

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
36
Classic Feel
74
Modern Appeal
26
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Gertrud Through the Generations

Gertrud peaked in popularity in 1916 with just 7 births, marking a significant drop from its earlier usage. Today, it's considered very rare, with no living bearers under 30, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. its decline, the name remains stable, cherished by those who hold onto its traditional charm.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Gertrud's German roots

📄 About the Name Gertrud

How Many People Have the Name Gertrud?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 0 people in the United States currently share the name Gertrud. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,147,483,647 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Gertrud a Common or Rare Name?

Gertrud is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Gertrud Mean?

Gertrud means "strength" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Gertrud in SSA data, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

When Was Gertrud Most Popular?

The name Gertrud reached peak popularity in 1916, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Gertrud?

Approximately 0 people named Gertrud live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 34. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,147,483,647 Americans.

Is Gertrud a rare name?

Gertrud is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,147,483,647 Americans has this name.

What does the name Gertrud mean?

Gertrud means "strength" and comes from German origins.

Is Gertrud more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 50% of people named Gertrud are male and 50% are female.

When was Gertrud most popular?

Gertrud peaked in 1916 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US0
All-Time Births34
1 in X1 in 2,147,483,647
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age115
Peak Year1916
World Rank#2,567
Male %50%
Female %50%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.