Grete
Below 5 births
About Grete
Grete is a feminine name of German origin, serving as a diminutive form of Margaret or Margareta. Derived from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl,' this name carries a sense of preciousness and elegance. Grete gained notable popularity in Northern European countries, particularly in Germany, Austria, and Scandinavian regions. The name experienced peak usage during the early to mid-20th century but has become less common in recent decades, giving it a vintage charm. Grete offers a distinctive alternative to more common Margaret variations, combining traditional roots with a concise, crisp sound that feels both classic and refreshing.
Pronounced GRAY-tuh.
As of October 2026, Grete ranked #16344 in US births in 2002 SSA, peaked at #4068 in 1931.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Grete on lists
Famous Gretes
- Grete Waitz
Norwegian Olympic marathon runner
- Grete (Henry
)Hermann, German mathematician and philosopher
- Grete Faremo
Norwegian politician
- Grete Treier
Estonian cyclist
- Grete Šadeiko
Estonian heptathlete
- Grete Frische
Danish actress
- Margarete Emma Dorothea "Grete" Mosheim
German actress
- Johanna Margarete "Grete" Sultan
German,American pianist
- Grete Nordrå
Norwegian actress
- Margarete "Grete" Adler
Austrian swimmer
- Grete Berget
Norwegian politician
- Grete Paia
Estonian singer
- Anne
Grete Hjelle Strøm,Erichsen, Norwegian politician; former Minister of Defense
- Anne Grete Preus
Norwegian rock singer
Grete in pop culture
- "Grete Minde
" 1977 Austrian,German drama film and its main character
- Grete Samsa
character in Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis