Holding steady.
Popularity of Gertrue since 1905
Babies named Gertrue per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Gertrue's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 101 |
| 1920s | 87 |
| 1930s | 24 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gertrue is a rare and mostly forgotten variant of Gertrude, a name that once enjoyed widespread use. First recorded in Social Security data in 1905, it never achieved significant popularity, with its peak year also in 1905. The name has remained stable in obscurity, never ranking in the top 1000. Its similarity to the more common Gertrude suggests it may have been an occasional phonetic spelling or a family tradition. Today, Gertrue carries a distinct vintage charm, appealing to those seeking an uncommon historical name.
Gertrue is a rare variant of Gertrude, which derives from the Old German elements 'ger' (spear) and 'drud' (strength). Gertrude was introduced to England by the Normans and became common in the Middle Ages. The variant Gertrue likely arose from phonetic spelling or regional pronunciation differences.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Gertrue
Names that share Gertrue's style, for a brother or sister.
