Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Gertrude
Endangered
Down 99.7% from peak
Peak era
1917
Peak births
6,300
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Gertrude
How many people are named Gertrude?
An estimated 8,124 living Americans are named Gertrude.
How rare is Gertrude?
Gertrude is very rare among babies today, with 17 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 99.7% from its 1917 peak.
How old is the typical Gertrude?
The median age of a living American named Gertrude is approximately 75 years, with most bearers falling between 66 and 83 years old.
Is Gertrude still popular?
No. Gertrude is endangered as a baby name, down 99.7% from its 1917 peak with 17 births in 2025.
Where is Gertrude most common?
Gertrude has its strongest geographic signal in Louisiana, where it appears 2.9× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19172025
Peak year
1917
Decline from peak
99.7%
2025
17
All-time
177,100