Feminine dossier · first seen 1886
Hertha
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1916
Peak births
65
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1886Peak 19162025
Quick answers about Hertha
How many people are named Hertha?
Based on SSA birth records through 1965, an estimated 111 Americans born with the name Hertha may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1965.
How rare is Hertha?
Hertha has not appeared in SSA records since 1965. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Hertha?
The median age of a living American named Hertha is approximately 84 years, with most bearers falling between 77 and 91 years old.
Is Hertha still popular?
No. Hertha is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1965.
Peak year
1916
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
1,453