Gerda

Girl name

Gerda has been given to 1,099 babies in the U.S. since 1887. It peaked in 1915.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,099

Peak year

1915 (49 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1887

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Names one letter away from Gerda — alternate spellings parents actually use.

8,069 babies since 1882

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Gerda.

1,096 babies since 1880

1,107 babies since 1889

1,091 babies since 1912

1,085 babies since 1892

1,114 babies since 1881

1,084 babies since 1897

1,082 babies since 1888

1,125 babies since 1883

How popular is the name Gerda?

Gerda has been given to 1,099 babies in the U.S. since 1887. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Gerda peak?

Gerda peaked in 1915, when 49 babies were given the name.

Is Gerda a girl or boy name?

Gerda is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Gerda are girls).

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