Gretel

Girl name

Gretel has been given to 1,514 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It peaked in 2022.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,514

Peak year

2022 (68 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1915

10-year trend

▲ +33%

Gender split

All girls

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Gretel.

1,513 babies since 1923

1,512 babies since 1920

1,509 babies since 1990

1,509 babies since 1990

1,507 babies since 1906

1,507 babies since 1983

1,507 babies since 1992

1,502 babies since 2012

How popular is the name Gretel?

Gretel has been given to 1,514 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Gretel peak?

Gretel peaked in 2022, when 68 babies were given the name.

Is Gretel a girl or boy name?

Gretel is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Gretel are girls).

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