53,875births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
1973Peak · United States
#4265United States 2025
Gretchen is a girl name family recorded 53,875 times in 3 countries since 1882. It ranks highest today in the United States (#4265 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1973, at 44.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Gretchen
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gretchen | English | 53,837 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4265 | 1973 | ▼ 77 % |
| Gretchen | English | 20 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2014 | – |
| Gretchen | English | 18 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2016 | – |
Questions about Gretchen
How popular is the name Gretchen?
In 2025 it ranked #4265 in the United States. Official registers record 53,875 births across 3 countries.
When was Gretchen most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1973, at 44.8 births per 100,000.
Is Gretchen a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Gretchen is a girl name.