How Many People Are Named Craig?

300,534

people in the United States are named Craig

1 in 1,114 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#255

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0897%

Of US population

Peak Year

1960

10,740 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Scottish, English
Pronunciation: KRAYG
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a Scottish surname which was derived from Gaelic creag meaning "crag" or "rocks", originally indicating a person who lived near a crag.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.3%
Male
99.7%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 56.3 years old

Young (<30) 15,510
5.2%
Adult (30–60) 154,104
51.3%
Senior (>60) 130,920
43.6%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1881 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 30,281
New York 24,565
Pennsylvania 18,511
Ohio 18,260
Michigan 17,740
Illinois 16,917
Texas 12,204
New Jersey 10,243
Wisconsin 9,983
Minnesota 9,845

💡 Fun Facts About "Craig"

  • 88 babies were named Craig in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1960
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1881
  • Most popular in California

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