Craig

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Rock; Crag

Background: The name Craig originates from the Scottish Gaelic word 'creag,' which translates to 'rock' or 'crag.' This term reflects the geographical features commonly associated with the landscapes of Scotland.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#122
Total births
300,534
Most popular decade
1960s (254,889 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-898 ranks)
Years in Top 100
42
First recorded year
1881

Gender usage

99.7% male 0.3% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1881
First year births
5
First year rank
#866
Peak year
1960
Peak year births
10,720
Peak rank
#41
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
88
Recent rank
#1,829

Female

First year
1918
First year births
5
First year rank
#4,809
Peak year
1970
Peak year births
46
Peak rank
#1,877
Most recent year
1996
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#13,518

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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