Gertrudes
Girl name · Old German · Spanish
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,188 in 1914
0 babies were named Gertrudes in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Gertrudes you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryGertrudes first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1914, when it reached #3,188.
About the name Gertrudes
Gertrudes is a girl name of Old German and Spanish origin. It has 9 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-des”. US birth records list Gertrudes for girls only in 1914, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 1914, when it ranked #3,188 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1914, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Old German namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7.9 | 126,582 girls |
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Questions about the name Gertrudes
What is the origin of the name Gertrudes?
Gertrudes has Old German, Spanish roots in our records. Other Old German names include Ella, Aubrey, Ada.
Is Gertrudes a boy or girl name?
Gertrudes is a girl name.
How popular is the name Gertrudes?
Gertrudes is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1914. It peaked at #3,188 in 1914.