NAME PROFILE
Gretchen
Gretchen is a German diminutive of Margaret, meaning 'pearl.' it has a gentle, vintage charm and suggests a personality that is nurturing, social, and possesses a practical wisdom.
Key Stats
| Total births | 53,837 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1971 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
OH — 20%NY — 20%MI — 20%IN — 20%PA — 20%
Notable People
Gretchen Carlson (Journalist) · Gretchen Mol (Actress) · Gretchen Whitmer (Politician) · Gretchen Wilson (Singer) · Gretchen Rossi (TV figure)
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