Craig
Peaked at #39 nationally in 1969, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1881, Craig has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Craig — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1879
in 1970
Last ranked
#13976
in 1996
Years tracked
54
1918–1996
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1918, Craig reached its peak popularity for girls in 1970, ranking #1879 nationally with 46 babies given the name that year.
Craig hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1996, when it stood at #13976.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | #13,976 | 5 |
| 1995 | #13,893 | 5 |
| 1992 | #13,745 | 5 |
| 1991 | #11,827 | 6 |
| 1990 | #6,194 | 14 |
| 1989 | #6,628 | 12 |
| 1988 | #3,915 | 23 |
| 1987 | #3,540 | 25 |
Craig — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#39
in 1969
Current rank
#1831
in 2024
Years tracked
132
1881–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1881, Craig reached its peak popularity for boys in 1969, ranking #39 nationally with 8,783 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #931 (2014) to #1831 (2024) — a 49% drop.
As of 2024, Craig ranks #1831 nationally for boys, with 88 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,831 | 88 |
| 2023 | #1,537 | 114 |
| 2022 | #1,498 | 121 |
| 2021 | #1,442 | 125 |
| 2020 | #1,245 | 149 |
| 2019 | #1,013 | 205 |
| 2018 | #1,180 | 161 |
| 2017 | #982 | 209 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Craig most popular?
Craig was most popular in 1969, when it ranked #39 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Craig becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Craig?
At least 300,534 babies have been recorded with the name Craig in the US since 1881, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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