Gretchen
Female name · ↓ Falling
21,268
Total Births
1973
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1882
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Gretchen
Gretchen is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1970s with significant usage. Approximately 21,268 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 137 births |
| 1890s | 360 births |
| 1900s | 469 births |
| 1910s | 940 births |
| 1920s | 606 births |
| 1930s | 1,270 births |
| 1940s | 2,100 births |
| 1950s | 2,449 births |
| 1960s | 3,827 births |
| 1970s | 4,659 births |
| 1980s | 2,188 births |
| 1990s | 1,193 births |
| 2000s | 1,070 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gretchen?
Gretchen has been given to 21,268 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1973 with 543 births that year.
Is Gretchen a boy or girl name?
Gretchen is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Gretchen most popular?
Gretchen was most popular in 1973, when 543 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Gretchen?
Gretchen first appeared in US records in 1882.