Greta: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A pearl of great beauty, luminous and rare.
- Origin
- German
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #743
- Peak
- #317 in 1932
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Greta Means
Greta is a girl name of German origin. A pearl of great beauty, luminous and rare.
How Popular Greta Is
Greta currently ranks #743 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #317 in 1932. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Greta
- Greta peaked at #317 in the U.S. in 1932.
- Greta is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Greta is a name from the Germanic tradition.
Names Like Greta
Other German names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Greta
German names that pair well as a brother or sister to Greta.
Questions About Greta
What does Greta mean?
Greta is a girl name of German origin. A pearl of great beauty, luminous and rare.
How popular is Greta?
Greta currently ranks #743 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #317 in 1932. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Greta come from?
Greta comes from German roots. Greta peaked at #317 in the U.S. in 1932.
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