Gretta
Gretta is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Pearl.
Origin and history
Gretta is a variant spelling of Greta, which originated as a shortened form of Margareta. It has historically been used in the United States as a classic, understated feminine name. While less common than the single-'t' spelling Greta, it maintains a steady presence in American naming records.
Popularity in the United States
4,139 babies in the United States have been named Gretta since 1880. It ranks #2736 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1913.
States where it is most popular
- MN (21.8 %)
- TX (17 %)
- PA (10.7 %)
- CA (9.1 %)
- WI (7.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 38 |
| 1890-1900 | 98 |
| 1900-1910 | 110 |
| 1910-1920 | 206 |
| 1920-1930 | 260 |
| 1930-1940 | 389 |
| 1940-1950 | 315 |
| 1950-1960 | 314 |
| 1960-1970 | 491 |
| 1970-1980 | 337 |
| 1980-1990 | 193 |
| 1990-2000 | 234 |
| 2000-2010 | 423 |
| 2010-2019 | 543 |
| 2020-2029 | 188 |
Famous people named Gretta
- Gretta Vosper: writer, minister
- Gretta Ray: singer, songwriter
Nicknames
Etta, Gretel
Fun facts
- Gretta is a double-t spelling variant of the classic Scandinavian and German name Greta.
- The name originally developed as a pet form of Margareta before becoming an independent given name.