How old is someone named Greta?
The average Greta is 36 years old.
Half of all living Gretas are between 14 and 59. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Gretas are much younger than 36.
When was Greta popular?
Greta is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 1967.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 271 | 0 |
| 1910s | 741 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,168 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 2,884 | 550 |
| 1940s | 1,266 | 710 |
| 1950s | 2,309 | 1,800 |
| 1960s | 3,462 | 3,100 |
| 1970s | 2,210 | 2,100 |
| 1980s | 1,416 | 1,400 |
| 1990s | 1,445 | 1,400 |
| 2000s | 3,755 | 3,700 |
| 2010s | 4,712 | 4,700 |
| 2020s | 1,918 | 1,900 |
How many Gretas are still alive?
About 21,000 Gretas are alive in the US today. That's 77% of the roughly 28,000 babies named Greta since 1885.
Most Gretas ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Greta?
About one in four living Gretas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Greta an old name?
Somewhat. Greta is older than 61 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Greta will be 40 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Greta a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Gretas are women.
Names the same age as Greta
NAME TWIN
Greta's name twin is Libby. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Libby's age curve is the closest match to Greta's: 89% alike.
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Questions about the name Greta
How old is the average Greta?
The average Greta in the US is 36 years old. The median is 28, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Greta?
About 21,000 Gretas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 28,000 babies given the name since 1885.
When was the name Greta most popular?
In 1967, when about 530 baby girls were named Greta.
Is Greta a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 26% of living Gretas, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this