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Gretchen

Girl

Classic name

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In 1973, Gretchen reached its peak: 1,351 girls, 1 baby in 2,233. It has stood the test of time: births were recorded in 144 of the 146 years since 1880. Its rank in 2025: No. 4264.
53,799births since 1880
1970sgeneration
No. 191rank at its peak, in 1973

Where babies named Gretchen are born

1973

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The darker the blue, the more common Gretchen is in the state, compared with its births. White: no births published that year.

Where it is most popular

Compared with the national average, Gretchen is most common in Minnesota (3 times), Iowa (2.1) and Wisconsin (2), taking into account all births in each state since 1910.

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