How Many People Are Named Gretel?
Complete statistics for the name Gretel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gretel, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,324 people in the US today, making up 1 in 249,178 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 63% of those named Gretel being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 31All 1,465 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gretel Through the Generations
Gretel reached its peak popularity in 2022 with 68 births, marking a significant rise in usage. The average age of people named Gretel is 31, indicating a younger demographic. Of the 1,324 individuals bearing this name, 916 are under 30, 312 are between 30 and 60, and 237 are over 60, showing a strong preference among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gretel's German folklore roots
📄 About the Name Gretel
How Many People Have the Name Gretel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,324 people in the United States currently share the name Gretel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 249,178 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gretel a Common or Rare Name?
Gretel is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Gretel Mean?
Gretel means "German folklore character" and comes from German folklore origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gretel in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Gretel Most Popular?
The name Gretel reached peak popularity in 2022, with 68 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Gretel?
Approximately 1,324 people named Gretel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,465. That works out to roughly 1 in 249,178 Americans.
Is Gretel a rare name?
Gretel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 249,178 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gretel mean?
Gretel means "German folklore character" and comes from German folklore origins.
Is Gretel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Gretel are male and 100% are female.
When was Gretel most popular?
Gretel peaked in 2022 with 68 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.