Gretchan
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Gretchan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 34 babies have been named Gretchan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gretchan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #62,039 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #62,039
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Germanic/African-American origin
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Hebrew origin
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Etruscan origin
"stony ridge, rocky heights"
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Sanskrit origin
"relating to Indra, king of gods"
#62,198 in US
Hebrew via French origin
"who is like God - from the Michelle root"
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Telugu/Indian origin
"river name"
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Slavic origin
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#62,236 in US
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About the Name Gretchan
Gretchan is a girl name .
Gretchan is currently ranked #62,039 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gretchan include Gre, Gry, Greie, and Gretie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Gretchan include Greta, Grettel, Gretel, Gretchen, Gretta . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis