Girl · #4,426 in 2026

Gerthie

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

Current Rank

#4,426

Peak Rank

#4,426 (1925)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1921

First Year

1925

Last Year

1925

Peak Year

#4426

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gerthie

Gerthie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1921, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1925, when 6 Gerthies were born — ranking #4,426 that year. As of 2026, Gerthie ranks #4,426 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Gerthies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Gerthie

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

Grai
Gree
Girth
Gry
Grie
Gri
Gerth
Gurry
Girths
Girthed
Guerry
Grethe

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gerthie

What does the name Gerthie mean?

Gerthie is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1921. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gerthie in 2026?

In 2026, Gerthie ranks #4,426 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Gerthie most popular?

Gerthie reached its peak popularity in 1925, ranking #4,426 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Gerthie a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Gerthie?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gerthie include Armilla, Comelia, Vauna. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gerthie

Gerthie is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1921 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Gerthie's peak popularity came in 1925 when it ranked #4,426. Use the chart and map above to compare Gerthie'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.