FIRST NAME
Gretchen
Gretchen is the 529th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 44,599 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 24 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #529 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
79,587
living · #444
2020 CENSUS
44,599
living · #529
BABIES NAMED GRETCHEN BY BIRTH YEAR · 1882–2025
202533
As a female name, Gretchen peaked in 1973, when 1,351 babies were named Gretchen (the #191 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #29,410 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
24
living · #29,410
BABIES NAMED GRETCHEN BY BIRTH YEAR · 1957–1980
19806
As a male name, Gretchen peaked in 1975, when 9 babies were named Gretchen (the #3760 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)