Gender: Female
Origin: German
Meaning: Pearl, Little Pearl
Pronunciation: GRET-chuhn, /ˈɡrɛtʃən/, G R EH CH AH N
Popularity Rank: #10,708
Derived from the name Margaret, Gretchen means 'pearl'. It is a popular diminutive of Margaret in Germany.
The name Gretchen is of German origin and means Pearl, Little Pearl. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Gretchen is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and 63 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: GRET-chuhn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɡrɛtʃən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: G R EH CH AH N
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
CH: Pronounce as in "cheese" (CH IY Z)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Gretchen is recorded 4,666 times globally, ranking it as the 10,708th most common name worldwide.
Gretchen is most prevalent in United States of America, with 3,255 occurrences, making it the 1,271th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Gretchen is found among 1 in every 556 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,271 | 1 : 556 |
| South Africa | #4,492 | 1 : 7,042 |
| Saudi Arabia | #16,207 | 1 : 21,746 |
| Philippines | #1,081 | 1 : 2,093 |
| Kuwait | #4,437 | 1 : 7,125 |
| Canada | #6,074 | 1 : 6,415 |
| Singapore | #5,336 | 1 : 10,463 |
| Italy | #18,517 | 1 : 25,160 |
| United Arab Emirates | #12,732 | 1 : 21,633 |
| United Kingdom | #11,188 | 1 : 12,749 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Gretchen from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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