girl's name
Gretha
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Girl
- Letters 6
- Births on record 41
Gretha is a girl's name. In 1966 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Gretha is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in 1928, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
Gretha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 8 |
| 1930s | 16 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 6 |
How Popular Is Gretha?
In 1966, Gretha was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Gretha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gretha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gretha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling Names for Gretha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gretha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gretha
How popular is the name Gretha?
In 1966, Gretha was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Gretha a girl's or a boy's name?
Gretha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
When was Gretha most popular?
Gretha peaked in 1928, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.