Girl · #4,570 in 2026

Gerdie

Name: Popularity of the name Gerdie in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Gerdie, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,570

Peak Rank

#4,291 (1918)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1911

First Year

1929

Last Year

1918

Peak Year

#4291

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gerdie

The earliest SSA record of Gerdie as a baby girl name dates back to 1911, when 5 babies received it. 1918 was its biggest year on record, with 6 newborns named Gerdie — #4,291 in the national rankings. The 1910s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 69% of all recorded Gerdies. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1929 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 16 Gerdies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Gerdie

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gerdie is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Gurdy
Gerda
Curdy
Kurdi
Goody
Goodie
Greedy
Giddy
Gree
Gaudy
Grady
Girder

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gerdie

What does the name Gerdie mean?

Gerdie is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1911. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gerdie in 2026?

In 2026, Gerdie ranks #4,570 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Gerdie most popular?

Gerdie reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking #4,291 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Gerdie a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Gerdie is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Gerdie?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gerdie include Hanora, Cottie, Alexandrine. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gerdie

Gerdie is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1911 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Gerdie's peak popularity came in 1918 when it ranked #4,291. Use the chart and map above to compare Gerdie's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.