Cressida: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A golden one from tales of ancient Troy.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #15538
- Peak
- #6074 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 Cressida Means
Cressida is a girl name of English origin. A golden one from tales of ancient Troy.
How Popular Cressida Is
Cressida currently ranks #15538 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #6074 in 1969. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Cressida
- Cressida is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Cressida is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has literary connections that bookish parents love.
Names Like Cressida
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Cressida
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Questions About Cressida
What does Cressida mean?
Cressida is a girl name of English origin. A golden one from tales of ancient Troy.
How popular is Cressida?
Cressida currently ranks #15538 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #6074 in 1969. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Cressida come from?
Cressida comes from English roots. Cressida is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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