Gertie

Gertie is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 4 girls in 2008.

Gertie at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Gertie

Gertie belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Gertie first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #205 in 1882, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 8,532 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gertie in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#205 in 1882
Peak year
1918
Total since 1880
8,532

Gertie in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2008
Best rank
#4524 in 2008
Babies named Gertie in 2008
4
Total since 1996
4

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gertie mean?

The meaning of Gertie is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Gertie a boy or girl name?

Gertie is a girl name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2008.

What origin is the name Gertie?

Gertie comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Gertie?

Gertie first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #205 in 1882, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.