GirlGerman origin

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)

1885: #97218851900: #62519001910: #81719101920: #92419201930: #36019301940: #56919401950: #71819501960: #53719601970: #54419701980: #81119801990: #147119902000: #75620002005: #68420052010: #67120102015: #57320152020: #7432020#1#1471

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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