Greta

Greta is a girl's name of Scandinavian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 314 girls in the United States.

Greta at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Greta

Greta belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Greta first appears in Social Security records in 1885. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #317 in 1932, and in 2024 314 babies received the name — 27,496 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Greta in US records

First recorded (US)
1885
Best US rank
#317 in 1932
Peak year
1967
Babies named Greta in 2024
314
Total since 1880
27,496

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Greta mean?

The meaning of Greta is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Scandinavian origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Greta a boy or girl name?

Greta is a girl name. In 2024, 314 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Greta?

Greta comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Greta?

Greta first appears in US records in 1885. Its best-ever ranking was #317 in 1932, and 314 babies were given the name in 2024.

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