Gretl

An uncommon German pick — distinctive and rare.

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Meaning & Origin

Gretl is a girl's baby name of German origin, a German diminutive of Greta or Margarethe (from Latin Margarita, meaning 'pearl'). The name is widely recognized through the character Gretl von Trapp in The Sound of Music — the youngest of the seven children in the famous Austrian family.

With fewer than ten recorded U.S. births, Gretl is a rare and warmly musical name — compact and charming, with the cheerful energy of Alpine folk tradition and Hollywood song built right in.

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Popularity Over Time

Gretl has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2018.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Gretl
DecadeBirthsTrend
2010s6—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Gretl
YearBirthsRank
20186#14432

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Gretl has two lives

Gretl, the baby name
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Gretl, the pet name
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2018–2018) · Methodology