Gretchen
boy nameGretchen entered the US charts in 1957, peaked at #3659 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1957–2025
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rank today
#3659
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3991 |
| 1970s | #4073 |
| 1980s | #5525 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Gretchen are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Gretchen alive today was born around 1974, making them about 51 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gretchen in 2025?
- Gretchen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Gretchen most popular?
- Gretchen peaked in 1975, reaching #3659 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gretchen with classmates?
- Gretchen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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