Girl
Gretchen
pearl
About Gretchen
Picture a name that exudes strength and timeless charm—that's exactly what this choice delivers. With its crisp consonants and confident sound, it projects capability and intelligence. While less common than trendy alternatives, this gives any child a distinctive identity that won't be shared by multiple classmates. The name has literary and cultural depth, appearing in classic works and carried by accomplished individuals across various fields. Its substantial feel suggests substance and character, qualities many parents hope to instill in their daughters. Consider how refreshingly different this sounds compared to current top-ten lists, yet it remains familiar enough to feel comfortable and established.
Popularity of the Name Gretchen
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | #613 | ||
| 1883 | #781 | ||
| 1884 | #965 | ||
| 1886 | #710 | ||
| 1887 | #571 | ||
| 1888 | #598 | ||
| 1889 | #548 | ||
| 1890 | #485 | ||
| 1891 | #435 | ||
| 1892 | #569 | ||
| 1893 | #480 | ||
| 1894 | #600 | ||
| 1895 | #494 | ||
| 1896 | #459 | ||
| 1897 | #601 | ||
| 1898 | #496 | ||
| 1899 | #485 | ||
| 1900 | #454 | ||
| 1901 | #471 | ||
| 1902 | #605 | ||
| 1903 | #517 | ||
| 1904 | #497 | ||
| 1905 | #533 | ||
| 1906 | #461 | ||
| 1907 | #526 | ||
| 1908 | #466 | ||
| 1909 | #463 | ||
| 1910 | #403 | ||
| 1911 | #459 | ||
| 1912 | #398 | ||
| 1913 | #385 | ||
| 1914 | #380 | ||
| 1915 | #351 | ||
| 1916 | #357 | ||
| 1917 | #402 | ||
| 1918 | #523 | ||
| 1919 | #620 | ||
| 1920 | #626 | ||
| 1921 | #604 | ||
| 1922 | #589 | ||
| 1923 | #594 | ||
| 1924 | #671 | ||
| 1925 | #606 | ||
| 1926 | #593 | ||
| 1927 | #596 | ||
| 1928 | #521 | ||
| 1929 | #556 | ||
| 1930 | #500 | ||
| 1931 | #459 | ||
| 1932 | #430 | ||
| 1933 | #414 | ||
| 1934 | #373 | ||
| 1935 | #364 | ||
| 1936 | #363 | ||
| 1937 | #334 | ||
| 1938 | #285 | ||
| 1939 | #298 | ||
| 1940 | #289 | ||
| 1941 | #310 | ||
| 1942 | #321 | ||
| 1943 | #332 | ||
| 1944 | #303 | ||
| 1945 | #308 | ||
| 1946 | #309 | ||
| 1947 | #332 | ||
| 1948 | #303 | ||
| 1949 | #316 | ||
| 1950 | #329 | ||
| 1951 | #318 | ||
| 1952 | #342 | ||
| 1953 | #350 | ||
| 1954 | #366 | ||
| 1955 | #366 | ||
| 1956 | #369 | ||
| 1957 | #381 | ||
| 1958 | #350 | ||
| 1959 | #334 | ||
| 1960 | #306 | ||
| 1961 | #285 | ||
| 1962 | #289 | ||
| 1963 | #299 | ||
| 1964 | #294 | ||
| 1965 | #295 | ||
| 1966 | #269 | #338 | |
| 1967 | #271 | ||
| 1968 | #294 | ||
| 1969 | #263 | ||
| 1970 | #251 | ||
| 1971 | #224 | #343 | |
| 1972 | #221 | #319 | |
| 1973 | #191 | #375 | |
| 1974 | #199 | #250 | |
| 1975 | #209 | #348 | |
| 1976 | #198 | #245 | |
| 1977 | #238 | ||
| 1978 | #251 | #252 | |
| 1979 | #262 | #363 | |
| 1980 | #271 | #366 | |
| 1981 | #276 | #567 | |
| 1982 | #325 | ||
| 1983 | #374 | ||
| 1984 | #404 | ||
| 1985 | #470 | ||
| 1986 | #513 | ||
| 1987 | #559 | ||
| 1988 | #588 | ||
| 1989 | #534 | ||
| 1990 | #627 | ||
| 1991 | #596 | ||
| 1992 | #683 | ||
| 1993 | #682 | ||
| 1994 | #738 | ||
| 1995 | #723 | ||
| 1996 | #722 | ||
| 1997 | #752 | ||
| 1998 | #747 | ||
| 1999 | #745 | ||
| 2000 | #743 | ||
| 2001 | #764 | ||
| 2002 | #816 | ||
| 2003 | #782 | ||
| 2004 | #886 | ||
| 2005 | #762 | ||
| 2006 | #779 | ||
| 2007 | #883 | ||
| 2008 | #954 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland
Variations of Name Gretchen
Names Similar to Gretchen
Nicknames for Gretchen
- Greta
- Retch
- Gret
- Chen
- Gretchie
Famous People Named Gretchen
| Gretchen Mol | American actress |
| Gretchen Whitmer | American politician |
| Gretchen Barretto | Filipino actress |
| Gretchen Bleiler | American snowboarder |
| Gretchen Corbett | American actress |
| Gretchen Wilson | American country singer |
| Gretchen Rubin | American author |
| Gretchen Parlato | American jazz singer |
| Gretchen Egolf | American actress |
| Gretchen Fraser | American alpine skier |
| Gretchen Wyler | American actress |
| Gretchen Röehrs | American fashion illustrator |
| Gretchen Menn | American guitarist |
| Gretchen Cryer | American playwright |
| Gretchen Peters | American singer-songwriter |
| Gretchen Wayne | American philanthropist |
| Gretchen Berg | American television writer/producer |
| Gretchen Carlson | American violinist |
| Gretchen Dutschke | German political activist |
Characters Named Gretchen
| Gretchen Wieners | Mean Girls |
| Gretchen Lowell | Heartsick series |
| Gretchen Grundler | Recess |
| Gretchen Schwartz | Breaking Bad |
| Gretchen Ross | Donnie Darko |
| Gretchen Morgan | Glee |
| Gretchen Speck | Scandal |
| Gretchen Witter | Dawson's Creek |
| Gretchen Carlson | The Loudest Voice |
| Gretchen Cutler | You're the Worst |
| Gretchen Berg | Ugly Betty |
| Gretchen Priscilla Chalk | Malcolm in the Middle |
| Gretchen Muller | Boy Meets World |
| Gretchen Thomas | Suits |