Gretel
- Pronunciation
- [Gre-tel]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Pearl. Abbreviation Of Margaret.
- Origin
- German
Gretel Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,465 baby girls have been named Gretel. The name peaked in 2022 with 68 US births that year (rank #2588). In 2024, ranked #3290 nationally — 702 places below its 2022 peak.
Top States for Gretel
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Gretel births are: Texas (163), California (128), Florida (10).
Other German-Origin Names Like Gretel
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6-Letter Names Starting with G
Names with Gretel's exact length and starting letter: Gaagii, Gabbar, Gabhan, Gabino, Gabrio.
Quick Facts About Gretel
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Compare Gretel to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Gretel against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).