Greta
How to say it: GRET-uh · /ˈɡrɛtə/
German and Scandinavian short form of Margareta, from Greek 'margarites' meaning pearl.
Greta was the 817th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 291 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1930s, its births are down about 45% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,016 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #817 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 291 |
| Share of births | 1 in 11,392 |
| Peak decade | 1930s |
| Change over 10 years | −45% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,016 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After peaking in the 1930s, Greta has held on well. It sits close to that high though a small decline looks likely ahead.
What goes with it
Crisp and clipped with a character that travels well. Margot pairs with it nicely.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Greta is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish.
Famous people named Greta
- Greta Thunberg (born 2003)Swedish climate protection activist
- Greta Garbo (1905–1990)Swedish-American actress
- Greta Gerwig (born 1983)American actress and filmmaker
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