How Many People Are Named Gertrudes?
Complete statistics for the name Gertrudes: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gertrudes, a very rare female name, has only six recorded births in U.S. history, making it incredibly unique with just 1 in 5,500,000,000,000 Americans having this name. All people named Gertrudes are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 112All 6 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: 1914Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gertrudes Through the Generations
Gertrudes reached its peak popularity in 1914 with six births, a number that hasn't changed much since then, indicating a stable trend. Today, there are no known living individuals named Gertrudes in the United States, but globally, it ranks at number 18,209 with around 50,963 living bearers, most notably in the Philippines. The name's age distribution shows all bearers are over 60, emphasizing its historical roots and traditional character.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gertrudes's German roots
📄 About the Name Gertrudes
How Many People Have the Name Gertrudes?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 0 people in the United States currently share the name Gertrudes. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,147,483,647 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gertrudes a Common or Rare Name?
Gertrudes 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 Gertrudes Mean?
Gertrudes means "Germanic origin, meaning 'spear of strength'" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gertrudes in SSA data, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.
When Was Gertrudes Most Popular?
The name Gertrudes reached peak popularity in 1914, with 6 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 Gertrudes?
Approximately 0 people named Gertrudes live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,147,483,647 Americans.
Is Gertrudes a rare name?
Gertrudes 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 Gertrudes mean?
Gertrudes means "Germanic origin, meaning 'spear of strength'" and comes from German origins.
Is Gertrudes more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 50% of people named Gertrudes are male and 50% are female.
When was Gertrudes most popular?
Gertrudes peaked in 1914 with 6 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.