Declining since 2019, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Grettell since 2004
Babies named Grettell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 69 |
| 2020s | 47 |
Meaning & origin
Grettell is a modern, uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2004. It reached its peak popularity in 2019, though it has since declined. The name is given to about 1 in every 200,908 babies, placing it at rank 10,917 in 2025. Its origins are uncertain, but it may be derived from Gretel, a diminutive of Margaret, or an invented spelling. Grettell has no strong regional association, as it has not been recorded in any top state lists. Despite its rarity, the name fits a modern naming trend of soft, feminine -ell endings. Its sound is reminiscent of names like Greta or Gretchen, but with a distinctive spelling.
Grettell is a rare modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2004. It likely blends the German nickname Gretel (from Margaret) with the fashionable -ell suffix, or may be an invented spelling. The name has seen occasional use, peaking in 2019.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gretta, Elle, Etta
Sibling names for Grettell
Names that share Grettell's style, for a brother or sister.
