Gertie
Gertie is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Spear of strength.
Origin and history
Gertie is a diminutive of Gertrude, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'spear' and 'strength'. It was widely used as an independent given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States. Today, it is encountered infrequently and carries a vintage, nostalgic charm.
Popularity in the United States
8,532 babies in the United States have been named Gertie since 1880. It ranks #1814 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2087.
States where it is most popular
- LA (18.3 %)
- TX (11.8 %)
- NC (11.2 %)
- TN (8.8 %)
- AR (8.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 710 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,143 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,115 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,745 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,551 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,082 |
| 1940-1950 | 672 |
| 1950-1960 | 321 |
| 1960-1970 | 110 |
| 1970-1980 | 29 |
| 1980-1990 | 10 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 25 |
| 2020-2029 | 14 |
Famous people named Gertie
- Gertie Gitana: Singer, Performer
Fun facts
- Gertie was at its peak popularity in the United States around the 1880s and 1890s.
- Gertie the Dinosaur, created in 1914 by Winsor McCay, was one of the earliest famous animated characters in film history.