How Many People Are Named Girtha?
Complete statistics for the name Girtha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Girtha is a very rare female name, with only 108 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 3,055,165 Americans. The majority of those named Girtha 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: 100All 597 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: 1919Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Girtha Through the Generations
Girtha has been a name that's seen steady usage since the early 20th century, peaking in 1919 with 22 births. Over the decades, it's maintained a small but dedicated following, with most of the 597 recorded births occurring before 1960. Today, nearly all of the 108 people named Girtha are over 60, indicating that it's a name passed down through generations rather than adopted by younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Girtha's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Girtha
How Many People Have the Name Girtha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 108 people in the United States currently share the name Girtha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,055,165 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Girtha a Common or Rare Name?
Girtha 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 Girtha Mean?
Girtha means "creative variant of Greta" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Girtha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Girtha Most Popular?
The name Girtha reached peak popularity in 1919, with 22 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 Girtha?
Approximately 108 people named Girtha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 597. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,055,165 Americans.
Is Girtha a rare name?
Girtha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,055,165 Americans has this name.
What does the name Girtha mean?
Girtha means "creative variant of Greta" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Girtha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Girtha are male and 100% are female.
When was Girtha most popular?
Girtha peaked in 1919 with 22 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.