NAME PROFILE
Gertie
Gertie is a diminutive form of the name Gertrude, which means 'spear of strength' in Germanic origins. The name conveys a sense of resilience and tenacity, often associated with a warm and friendly personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 8,532 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1959 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
LA — 24%TX — 21%NC — 19%AR — 18%TN — 18%
Notable People
Gertie the Dinosaur (Animated character, one of the first cartoon characters) · Gertie Millar (British actress and singer) · Gertie the Dog (Fictional dog from *The Great Gertie*) · Gertie the Great (Character from *The Gertie Show*) · Gertie Stein (Influential figure in the arts community)
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