Gretta

Gretta is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 32 girls in the United States.

Gretta at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Gretta

Gretta belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Gretta first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #800 in 1895, and in 2024 32 babies received the name — 4,116 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gretta in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Best US rank
#800 in 1895
Peak year
1966
Babies named Gretta in 2024
32
Total since 1880
4,116

Gretta in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2008
Best rank
#5545 in 2008
Babies named Gretta in 2015
3
Total since 1996
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gretta mean?

The meaning of Gretta is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Gretta a boy or girl name?

Gretta is a girl name. In 2024, 32 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Gretta?

Gretta comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Gretta?

Gretta first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #800 in 1895, and 32 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].