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The name Gretchen peaked for boys at #3762 in 1975. Gretchen is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

The name Gretchen is a girl's name of German origin meaning "pearl".

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Like Greta, Gretchen is a German Margaret diminutive that has become an American quasi-classic, though not much used today, having dropped off the list in 2009. She was at her high point in the 1970s, making it into the top 200.
 Gretchen appears in Goethe's Faust, and has been seen more recently on Heroes and Breaking Bad. The name is currently enjoying a dash of modern glamour via actress Gretchen Mol.

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The name Gretchen is currently ranked #996 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #191 in 1973. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in GRETCHEN, GRETCHEN, and GRETCHEN. Gretchen is occasionally used for boys in 1980.

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