Craig: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child of the rocky crags and high places.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #1248
- Peak
- #39 in 1969
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Craig Means
Craig is a boy name of English origin. A child of the rocky crags and high places.
How Popular Craig Is
Craig currently ranks #1248 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #39 in 1969. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Craig
- Craig reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #39 in 1969.
- Once a top name, Craig has become less common in recent decades, giving it a distinctive vintage appeal.
- Craig has been a top 100 name across 171+ years of American history.
- Craig is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
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Sibling Names for Craig
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Questions About Craig
What does Craig mean?
Craig is a boy name of English origin. A child of the rocky crags and high places.
How popular is Craig?
Craig currently ranks #1248 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #39 in 1969. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Craig come from?
Craig comes from English roots. Craig reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #39 in 1969.
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