Hertha
Pronunciation: [ h-ERTH-uh ]
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Hertha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 34 babies have been named Hertha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hertha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #49,145 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #49,145
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Hertha
Hertha is a girl name .
Hertha is currently ranked #49,145 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hertha include Her, Hert, Herty, Hertie, Hey, Heie, and Herkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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