—2024 rank
1917peak year
177,032babies named Gertrude since 1880
▼ 15%5-year trend
Gertrude popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Gertrude mean?
From Germanic ger, 'spear', and drud, 'strength' or 'dear one'. Borne by a 7th-century Belgian saint, it was a staple among Dutch and German settlers in America.
OriginGermanic
Syllables3
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, classic
Names like Gertrude
Same era, same vibe — if you like Gertrude, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Gertrudes
- Gertrude Stein, writer
Spellings & variants
TrudyGertie
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