Gretna Name Popularity and Statistics
Gretna is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Gretna?
Gretna is spelled G-R-E-T-N-A. The name has 6 letters.
Gretna Popularity in 1948
Rank#5,243
Recorded Births5
- Girls usage rose 52 places to #5,243 and recorded the same number of births compared with 1947.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Gretna Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1904 through 1948. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Girls | 5 | #5,243 |
| 1947 | Girls | 5 | #5,295 |
| 1943 | Girls | 7 | #3,801 |
| 1939 | Girls | 6 | #3,782 |
| 1937 | Girls | 5 | #4,255 |
| 1925 | Girls | 5 | #4,973 |
| 1924 | Girls | 9 | #3,393 |
| 1922 | Girls | 6 | #4,445 |
| 1921 | Girls | 10 | #3,164 |
| 1920 | Girls | 13 | #2,590 |
| 1919 | Girls | 10 | #3,005 |
| 1918 | Girls | 5 | #4,809 |
| 1916 | Girls | 9 | #3,031 |
| 1915 | Girls | 12 | #2,384 |
| 1904 | Girls | 5 | #1,877 |
When Was Gretna Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1920 · Girls
13 recorded births
National rank #2,590
1915 · Girls
12 recorded births
National rank #2,384
1921 · Girls
10 recorded births
National rank #3,164
1919 · Girls
10 recorded births
National rank #3,005