Gretchen

Girl's name

Gretchen is a diminutive form of the name Margarete, which is of Greek origin meaning "pearl."

Meaning Pearl
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 43 Falling
Peak year 1973

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Gretchen Carlson - TV host, Miss America, sexual harassment advocate.
  • Gretchen Whitmer - Governor of Michigan, political figure.
  • Gretchen Barretto - Filipina actress, singer, and model.
  • Gretchen Wilson - Country music singer, "Redneck Woman" hit.
  • Gretchen Mol - Actress, known for "Boardwalk Empire" and "Rounders."
  • Gretchen Bleiler - Olympic snowboarder, X Games gold medalist.
  • Gretchen Rubin - Author, "The Happiness Project" and self-help books.
  • Gretchen Parlato - Jazz vocalist, Grammy-nominated musician.
  • Gretchen Corbett - Actress, best known for "The Rockford Files."
  • Gretchen Albrecht - New Zealand artist, abstract painter.

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