Girl nameCurrently #9,772 in the USRising
Grethel
//ˈɡɹɛθəl//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19217 lettersStarts with G
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Grethel's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Grethel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Grethel |
|---|---|
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1906 | 9 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1910 | 7 |
| 1911 | 10 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1913 | 14 |
| 1914 | 11 |
| 1915 | 16 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1917 | 17 |
| 1918 | 13 |
| 1919 | 17 |
| 1920 | 19 |
| 1921 | 20 |
| 1922 | 12 |
| 1923 | 9 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 10 |
Grethel through the decades
- Grethel peaked in 1921, when 20 babies were named Grethel in the US.
- The 1910s were Grethel's strongest decade, averaging 13 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Grethel has risen 8% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Grethel currently ranks #9,772 in the US and is on the rise.