Greta
Female name · ↓ Falling
9,504
Total Births
1967
Peak Year
#922
Rank 2023
1885
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Greta
Greta is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1960s with significant usage. Approximately 9,504 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 55 births |
| 1890s | 197 births |
| 1900s | 263 births |
| 1910s | 384 births |
| 1920s | 489 births |
| 1930s | 1,227 births |
| 1940s | 509 births |
| 1950s | 919 births |
| 1960s | 1,355 births |
| 1970s | 867 births |
| 1980s | 222 births |
| 1990s | 97 births |
| 2000s | 1,386 births |
| 2010s | 1,175 births |
| 2020s | 359 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Greta?
Greta has been given to 9,504 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1967 with 210 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #922.
Is Greta a boy or girl name?
Greta is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Greta most popular?
Greta was most popular in 1967, when 210 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Greta?
Greta first appeared in US records in 1885.