Grettel
Every Grettel since 1993 — 1,089 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Grettel
Grettel is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,858 in 2025 with 38 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 1,089 American babies have been named Grettel. Its peak came in 2018, when 94 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Grettel stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Grettel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | #3,858 |
| 2024 | 78 | #2,353 |
| 2023 | 77 | #2,364 |
| 2022 | 70 | #2,537 |
| 2021 | 50 | #3,232 |
| 2020 | 71 | #2,450 |
| 2019 | 71 | #2,491 |
| 2018 | 94 | #2,065 |
| 2017 | 91 | #2,118 |
| 2016 | 86 | #2,233 |
| 2015 | 44 | #3,551 |
| 2014 | 47 | #3,388 |
| 2013 | 49 | #3,282 |
| 2012 | 32 | #4,533 |
| 2011 | 46 | #3,468 |
| 2010 | 27 | #5,157 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11,813 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,080 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,762 |
| 2006 | 18 | #6,962 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,641 |
| 2004 | 24 | #5,262 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,885 |
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| 2000 | 5 | #15,900 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Grettel in 2025?
Grettel ranked #3,858 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 38 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Grettel?
1,089 babies have been named Grettel in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Grettel most popular?
Grettel peaked in 2018, when 94 newborns received the name.
Is Grettel a boy or girl name?
Grettel is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Grettel rising or falling?
Grettel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.