Gertrude Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationGER-trude / /ˈɡɜːr.truːd/German; Dutch
Meaning
German: spear strength; Dutch: strength of a spear
Historical & Cultural Background
Gertrude is derived from the Germanic elements 'ger' meaning spear and 'thrud' meaning strength. It has been used as a feminine name since the Middle Ages, often associated with saints and royalty. The name has seen various cultural adaptations and remains in use in some regions today.
Trend Summary
Gertrude has seen a decline in popularity in the United States, particularly since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Gert
- Trudy
International Variants
- Gertrudis (Spanish)
- Gertrude (French)
- Gertrud (Scandinavian)
Famous people named Gertrude
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gertrude was first seen in the United States in 1884. Gertrude has ranked as high as #873 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Gertrude has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gertrude
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1885 | 8 |
| 1886 | 7 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1890 | 9 |
| 1891 | 11 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1894 | 10 |
| 1895 | 12 |
| 1896 | 6 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1898 | 14 |
| 1899 | 7 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1902 | 10 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1905 | 10 |
| 1906 | 9 |
| 1907 | 10 |
| 1908 | 13 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1911 | 13 |
| 1912 | 14 |
| 1913 | 13 |
| 1914 | 11 |
| 1915 | 15 |
| 1916 | 16 |
| 1917 | 15 |
| 1918 | 14 |
| 1919 | 16 |
| 1920 | 17 |
| 1921 | 8 |
| 1922 | 13 |
| 1923 | 9 |
| 1924 | 17 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 12 |
| 1927 | 17 |
| 1928 | 12 |
| 1929 | 14 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1931 | 13 |
| 1932 | 13 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1935 | 14 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1938 | 12 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1949 | 5 |