Gretta
From Margaret. A rare variant of Greta.
Every Gretta since 1881 — 4,139 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gretta
Gretta is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,466 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 4,139 American babies have been named Gretta. Its peak came in 1966, when 100 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Gretta stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gretta year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #5,466 |
| 2024 | 32 | #4,416 |
| 2023 | 31 | #4,497 |
| 2022 | 40 | #3,787 |
| 2021 | 30 | #4,547 |
| 2020 | 32 | #4,296 |
| 2019 | 52 | #3,108 |
| 2018 | 47 | #3,361 |
| 2017 | 50 | #3,214 |
| 2016 | 64 | #2,716 |
| 2015 | 51 | #3,231 |
| 2014 | 46 | #3,450 |
| 2013 | 63 | #2,737 |
| 2012 | 58 | #2,946 |
| 2011 | 42 | #3,685 |
| 2010 | 70 | #2,594 |
| 2009 | 46 | #3,531 |
| 2008 | 38 | #4,117 |
| 2007 | 49 | #3,395 |
| 2006 | 35 | #4,191 |
| 2005 | 57 | #2,880 |
| 2004 | 45 | #3,353 |
| 2003 | 39 | #3,620 |
| 2002 | 29 | #4,318 |
| 2001 | 44 | #3,159 |
| 2000 | 41 | #3,294 |
| 1995 | 26 | #4,012 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,640 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,460 |
| 1980 | 29 | #3,021 |
| 1975 | 34 | #2,374 |
| 1970 | 47 | #1,865 |
| 1965 | 27 | #2,313 |
| 1960 | 53 | #1,527 |
| 1955 | 28 | #2,037 |
| 1950 | 27 | #1,848 |
| 1945 | 31 | #1,460 |
| 1940 | 35 | #1,255 |
| 1935 | 42 | #1,077 |
| 1930 | 34 | #1,300 |
| 1925 | 19 | #2,067 |
| 1920 | 25 | #1,678 |
| 1915 | 31 | #1,270 |
| 1910 | 10 | #1,564 |
| 1905 | 13 | #1,072 |
| 1900 | 12 | #1,132 |
| 1895 | 16 | #800 |
| 1890 | 11 | #847 |
| 1885 | 5 | #1,110 |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gretta mean?
From Margaret. A rare variant of Greta.
How popular is the name Gretta in 2025?
Gretta ranked #5,466 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gretta?
4,139 babies have been named Gretta in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gretta most popular?
Gretta peaked in 1966, when 100 newborns received the name.
Is Gretta a boy or girl name?
Gretta is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gretta rising or falling?
Gretta is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.