Gretchen
g-ret-chen,
gr(e)-tchen
US Popularity:5532
Origin:German
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Pearl
Gretchen is a girl's given name of German origin. This elegant first name means "pearl" in Latin and is a diminutive of the more widely-known girl's name, Margaret. A pearl is a rare gemstone that forms under the sea and, for centuries, has symbolized the beauty of wisdom gained through experience. No doubt you will want your precious pearl Gretchen to move forward in life, buoyed by the love and wisdom of their childhood.
Gretchen Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Gretchen is currently #2794 on The Bump
Girl:Gretchen is currently #1238 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Gretchen is currently #5532 in U.S. births
Girl:Gretchen is currently #2066 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#5532
in 2022
- 628
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Gretchen, February 2019
Behind the Name, Margaret, May 2020
Britannica, Pearl: Gemstone, January 2024
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