Gertie Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationGER-tee / /ˈɡɜːrti/German; English
Meaning
German: spear; English: strong
Historical & Cultural Background
Gertie is often considered a diminutive of Gertrude, which has Germanic roots. The name gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has a vintage charm and is sometimes associated with a playful or affectionate personality.
Trend Summary
Gertie has seen a resurgence in popularity as part of the vintage name trend in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Gert
- Gertie
International Variants
- Gertrude (English)
- Gertie (Dutch)
Famous people named Gertie
Gertie the Dinosaur was one of the first animated characters in film history, created by Winsor McCay.
Gertie Stein was a notable American artist known for her contributions to the modern art movement.
Fictional characters named Gertie
Gertie is a character in the animated film 'Gertie the Dinosaur' created by Winsor McCay.
Gertie is a character in the TV series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for her quirky personality.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gertie was first seen in the United States in 1880. Gertie has ranked as high as #659 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Louisiana, North Carolina, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Gertie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gertie (1959)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| LA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 34 |
| 1881 | 35 |
| 1882 | 65 |
| 1883 | 51 |
| 1884 | 65 |
| 1885 | 87 |
| 1886 | 81 |
| 1887 | 95 |
| 1888 | 91 |
| 1889 | 106 |
| 1890 | 121 |
| 1891 | 94 |
| 1892 | 128 |
| 1893 | 102 |
| 1894 | 128 |
| 1895 | 136 |
| 1896 | 119 |
| 1897 | 98 |
| 1898 | 115 |
| 1899 | 102 |
| 1900 | 117 |
| 1901 | 109 |
| 1902 | 140 |
| 1903 | 85 |
| 1904 | 106 |
| 1905 | 115 |
| 1906 | 110 |
| 1907 | 124 |
| 1908 | 108 |
| 1909 | 101 |
| 1910 | 131 |
| 1911 | 120 |
| 1912 | 134 |
| 1913 | 148 |
| 1914 | 175 |
| 1915 | 206 |
| 1916 | 192 |
| 1917 | 202 |
| 1918 | 220 |
| 1919 | 217 |
| 1920 | 181 |
| 1921 | 190 |
| 1922 | 178 |
| 1923 | 148 |
| 1924 | 146 |
| 1925 | 177 |
| 1926 | 148 |
| 1927 | 127 |
| 1928 | 134 |
| 1929 | 122 |
| 1930 | 147 |
| 1931 | 134 |
| 1932 | 117 |
| 1933 | 106 |
| 1934 | 108 |
| 1935 | 115 |
| 1936 | 96 |
| 1937 | 79 |
| 1938 | 95 |
| 1939 | 85 |
| 1940 | 102 |
| 1941 | 75 |
| 1942 | 79 |
| 1943 | 73 |
| 1944 | 58 |
| 1945 | 74 |
| 1946 | 64 |
| 1947 | 59 |
| 1948 | 54 |
| 1949 | 34 |
| 1950 | 40 |
| 1951 | 44 |
| 1952 | 41 |
| 1953 | 34 |
| 1954 | 39 |
| 1955 | 36 |
| 1956 | 24 |
| 1957 | 29 |
| 1958 | 15 |
| 1959 | 19 |
| 1960 | 28 |
| 1961 | 15 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 15 |
| 1965 | 13 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 9 |