Girl
Gertrude
spear of strength
About Gertrude
Rich with history and substance, Gertrude represents a return to names of genuine character and tested resilience. This distinguished choice carries the gravitas of centuries while remaining surprisingly fresh to contemporary ears accustomed to more ephemeral trends.
Gertrude offers the rare gift of a name that has proven its staying power across generations and continents.
The solid phonetic structure creates a foundation of strength, while available nicknames like Gertie or Trudy provide pathways to playfulness and versatility.
Gertrude suggests someone grounded in wisdom yet unafraid of standing apart from the crowd. The name's literary and historical associations connect a child to a legacy of strong, intelligent women who have shaped the world through their contributions and character.
Popularity of the Name Gertrude
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #25 | ||
| 1881 | #24 | ||
| 1882 | #26 | ||
| 1883 | #25 | ||
| 1884 | #28 | ||
| 1885 | #29 | ||
| 1886 | #27 | ||
| 1887 | #28 | ||
| 1888 | #28 | ||
| 1889 | #28 | ||
| 1890 | #26 | ||
| 1891 | #26 | ||
| 1892 | #23 | ||
| 1893 | #24 | ||
| 1894 | #25 | ||
| 1895 | #24 | ||
| 1896 | #23 | ||
| 1897 | #23 | ||
| 1898 | #24 | ||
| 1899 | #23 | ||
| 1900 | #23 | #45 | |
| 1901 | #27 | #49 | |
| 1902 | #27 | #51 | |
| 1903 | #24 | #50 | |
| 1904 | #25 | #56 | |
| 1905 | #27 | #55 | |
| 1906 | #22 | #54 | |
| 1907 | #24 | #66 | |
| 1908 | #25 | #72 | |
| 1909 | #25 | #68 | |
| 1910 | #26 | #63 | |
| 1911 | #30 | #80 | |
| 1912 | #30 | #78 | |
| 1913 | #33 | #94 | |
| 1914 | #32 | #65 | |
| 1915 | #35 | #91 | |
| 1916 | #35 | #86 | |
| 1917 | #37 | #86 | |
| 1918 | #39 | #116 | |
| 1919 | #39 | #81 | |
| 1920 | #42 | #104 | |
| 1921 | #46 | #118 | |
| 1922 | #48 | #104 | |
| 1923 | #59 | #133 | |
| 1924 | #60 | #179 | |
| 1925 | #70 | #148 | |
| 1926 | #71 | ||
| 1927 | #78 | #190 | |
| 1928 | #86 | #162 | |
| 1929 | #95 | #186 | |
| 1930 | #96 | #194 | |
| 1931 | #115 | ||
| 1932 | #124 | #182 | |
| 1933 | #133 | ||
| 1934 | #135 | ||
| 1935 | #145 | ||
| 1936 | #156 | ||
| 1937 | #159 | ||
| 1938 | #172 | ||
| 1939 | #173 | ||
| 1940 | #186 | ||
| 1941 | #190 | ||
| 1942 | #215 | ||
| 1943 | #227 | ||
| 1944 | #232 | ||
| 1945 | #262 | ||
| 1946 | #290 | ||
| 1947 | #298 | ||
| 1948 | #301 | ||
| 1949 | #302 | ||
| 1950 | #314 | ||
| 1951 | #334 | ||
| 1952 | #378 | ||
| 1953 | #419 | ||
| 1954 | #443 | ||
| 1955 | #471 | ||
| 1956 | #508 | ||
| 1957 | #553 | ||
| 1958 | #630 | ||
| 1959 | #674 | ||
| 1960 | #702 | ||
| 1961 | #795 | ||
| 1962 | #856 | ||
| 1963 | #800 | ||
| 1964 | #841 | #156 | |
| 1965 | #975 | #188 | |
| 1966 | #178 | ||
| 1967 | #196 | ||
| 1968 | #242 | ||
| 1969 | #248 | ||
| 1970 | #376 | ||
| 1971 | #265 | ||
| 1972 | #319 | ||
| 1973 | #386 | ||
| 1974 | #275 | ||
| 1975 | #391 | ||
| 1976 | #376 | ||
| 1978 | #482 | ||
| 1979 | #435 | ||
| 1980 | #414 | ||
| 1982 | #563 | ||
| 1984 | #482 | ||
| 1986 | #560 | ||
| 1987 | #523 | ||
| 1990 | #471 | ||
| 1993 | #543 | ||
| 1994 | #541 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland
Variations of Name Gertrude
- Gertrud
- Gertraud
- Gertraut
- Gertrudis
- Gerda
- Gertha
- Trudy
- Trudie
Names Similar to Gertrude
Nicknames for Gertrude
- Gertie
- Trudy
- Gerty
- Gerti
- Gert
