Gretchen

Meaning of Gretchen

Gretchen is a German name that means "pearl."

Gretchen has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Gretchen

After ranking as high as #744 in 2000, Gretchen has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Gretchen

• Gretchen Mol
  American actress and model
• Gretchen Wilson
  American country music artist
• Gretchen Carlson
  American television commentator
• Gretchen Bleiler
  American professional snowboarder
• Gretchen Corbett
  American television and stage actress

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Questions about the name Gretchen

What does the name Gretchen mean?

Gretchen means gretchen is a german name that means "pearl.", and it comes from German origins.

Is Gretchen a boy's or a girl's name?

Gretchen is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Gretchen?

Gretchen did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Gretchen most popular?

Gretchen peaked at #744 in 2000.