Gretchen
Gretchen: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หษกษนษtอกสษn/
Meaning and origin of Gretchen
- A female given name from German origin; a pet form of Margaret.
How popular is Gretchen?
Since 1880, 53,799 girls and 38 boys in the U.S. have been named Gretchen (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #191 in 1973. Its highest rank for boys was #3760 in 1975. In 2025, 33 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Gretchen FAQ
What does the name Gretchen mean?
A female given name from German origin; a pet form of Margaret.
What is the origin of the name Gretchen?
Gretchen is listed as a name of German origin origin.
How popular is the name Gretchen?
Since 1880, 53,799 girls and 38 boys in the U.S. have been named Gretchen (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #191 in 1973. Its highest rank for boys was #3760 in 1975. In 2025, 33 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Gretchen a boy or girl name?
Gretchen is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 53,799 girls and 38 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.