Total births
112
Girls' name · since 1904
Gretna
Since 1904, U.S. Social Security records show 112 babies named Gretna, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 112
- total births
- 1904–1948
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Gretna sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 112 recorded since 1904.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Gretna has been recorded 112 times among girls since 1904, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1904 to 1948.
- 112 total births
- 1904–1948 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
112 girls have been named Gretna since 1904, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1948.
- 112
- total births
- 1904–1948
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Gretna was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
13 babies were named Gretna in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Gretna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Gretna's SSA record in two at 1922 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1904, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1920 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Gretna at a glance
Last recorded 1948Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1904
Gretna popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1904–1948
- Peak year (1920)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Gretna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Gretna's strongest decade.
43 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Gretna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
36 births
- 1920s
1920s
43 births
- 1930s 11
1930s
11 births
- 1940s 17
1940s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 43 births (38% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gretna? ▼
Gretna has been given to 112 babies in the U.S. since 1904, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1948. 13 babies were born in 1920, its single highest year.
When was Gretna most popular? ▼
Gretna was most popular in the 1920s decade with 43 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
How long has the name Gretna been used? ▼
Records for Gretna go back to 1904, giving 45 years of history through 1948.
What names are similar to Gretna? ▼
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 Gretna's data
- Gretna's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (43 total births) through the 1940s (17) -- 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 Gretna
Nearby Names Like Gretna
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gretna
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Grecia Girl
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Gretta Girl
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Greer Girl
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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, 1904–1948 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gretna: Baby Name Since 1904 - 112 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gretna. 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 Gretna 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.