How Many People Are Named Hertha?

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

Hertha
Very Rare
German

Hertha is an uncommonly rare female name, with only 114 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 2,884,194 Americans. That's pretty unique! Almost everyone named Hertha is over 60, showing how it's a classic, old-school name.

~114
Living in US
1 in 2,884,194
Americans
1916
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
German
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Strong Independent
33
Life Path Number

Life-path number 33 is often associated with spiritual guidance and humanitarian efforts.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

21,519
Worldwide Bearers
#35,802
Global Rank
🇩🇪 Germany
11,690
🇦🇹 Austria
4,015
🇳🇦 Namibia
2,210
🇺🇸 United States
1,151
🇧🇷 Brazil
1,014
🇩🇰 Denmark
282
🇹🇿 Tanzania
252
🇮🇱 Israel
234
🇸🇪 Sweden
109
🇨🇱 Chile
70

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
114 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 109
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
1,453
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 1,453 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
90
Classic Feel
87
Modern Appeal
13
International
98

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

📜 Hertha Through the Generations

Hertha peaked in popularity in 1916 with 65 births, but its usage has remained stable since then. Today, there are 114 people named Hertha living in the United States, with all of them being over 60 years old. This makes Hertha a name that's deeply rooted in the past, with no new additions to the group in recent decades.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 71
North Dakota 61
Wisconsin 26
Minnesota 23
Missouri 13
Illinois 12
Iowa 10

⭐ Famous People Named Hertha

Hertha is a feminine given name which may refer to:Hertha Ayrton (1854–1923), British engineer, mathematician, physicist and inventor Hertha Feiler (1916–1970), Austrian actress Hertha Feist (1896–1990), German expressionist dancer and choreographer Hertha or Herta Glaz (1910–2006), Austrian-born American opera singer, voice teacher and director Hertha Guthmar (1904–2003), German film actress Hertha Natzler (1911–1985), Austrian stage and film actress Hertha Pauli (1906–1973), Austrian journalist, author and actress Hermine Hertha Pohl (1889–1954), German writer Hertha Sponer (1895–1968), Germ…

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🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hertha's German roots

📄 About the Name Hertha

How Many People Have the Name Hertha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 114 people in the United States currently share the name Hertha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,884,194 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Hertha a Common or Rare Name?

Hertha 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.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Hertha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Hertha Most Popular?

The name Hertha reached peak popularity in 1916, with 65 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 Hertha?

Approximately 114 people named Hertha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,453. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,884,194 Americans.

Is Hertha a rare name?

Hertha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,884,194 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hertha mean?

The meaning and origin of Hertha are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Hertha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Hertha are male and 100% are female.

When was Hertha most popular?

Hertha peaked in 1916 with 65 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 US114
All-Time Births1,453
1 in X1 in 2,884,194
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age109
Peak Year1916
World Rank#35,802
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.