Total births
77
Girls' name · since 1945
Grenda
Since 1945, U.S. Social Security records show 77 babies named Grenda, peaking in 1964. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 77
- total births
- 1945–1968
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
77 girls have been named Grenda since 1945, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Grenda has been recorded 77 times among girls since 1945, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1945 to 1968.
- 77 total births
- 1945–1968 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
77 girls have been named Grenda since 1945, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1968.
- 77
- total births
- 1945–1968
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Grenda was born in this single decade.
1964
Single peak year
9 babies were named Grenda in 1964 - its busiest year on record.
Grenda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Grenda splits its recorded history at 1958: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1945 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1964 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Grenda at a glance
Last recorded 1968Peak year
1964
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1945
Grenda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1945–1968
- Peak year (1964)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Grenda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Grenda's strongest decade.
40 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Grenda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s
1950s
40 births
- 1960s
1960s
32 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 40 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Grenda? ▼
Since 1945, Social Security records show 77 babies named Grenda. The most recent recorded year was 1968. Its busiest year on record was 1964, with 9 births.
When was Grenda most popular? ▼
Grenda was most popular in the 1950s decade with 40 total births. The single peak year was 1964.
How long has the name Grenda been used? ▼
Records for Grenda go back to 1945, giving 24 years of history through 1968.
What names are similar to Grenda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gretchen, Greta, Grecia, Gretta, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Grenda's data
- Grenda's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (40 total births) through the 1960s (32) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Grenda
Nearby Names Like Grenda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Grenda
Gretchen Girl
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Greta Girl
#861 27,786 births
Grecia Girl
#1159 6,318 births
Gretta Girl
#4391 4,139 births
Greer Girl
#1987 3,085 births
Compare Grenda side by side: Grenda vs Gretchen Grenda vs Greta Grenda vs Grecia
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1945–1968 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Grenda: Baby Name Since 1945 - 77 Births, Peak 1964." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/grenda. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Grenda draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.