NAME PROFILE
Gretta
Gretta is of German and Scandinavian origin, meaning 'pearl.' The name carries connotations of beauty, rarity, and value, much like the precious gem it represents.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,139 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1966 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
MN — 31%TX — 24%PA — 18%CA — 16%WI — 11%
Notable People
Greta Garbo (Actress, *Ninotchka*) · Greta Thunberg (Environmental Activist) · Greta Lee (Actress, *Russian Doll*) · Greta Van Susteren (Journalist and Commentator) · Greta Scacchi (Actress, *The Player*)
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