Craig
Male name · ↓ Falling
119,459
Total Births
1960
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1881
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Craig
Craig is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1960s with significant usage. Approximately 119,459 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 34 births |
| 1890s | 35 births |
| 1900s | 128 births |
| 1910s | 254 births |
| 1920s | 433 births |
| 1930s | 877 births |
| 1940s | 8,487 births |
| 1950s | 28,142 births |
| 1960s | 33,654 births |
| 1970s | 23,427 births |
| 1980s | 14,848 births |
| 1990s | 6,247 births |
| 2000s | 2,100 births |
| 2010s | 793 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Craig?
Craig has been given to 119,459 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1960 with 4,281 births that year.
Is Craig a boy or girl name?
Craig is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Craig most popular?
Craig was most popular in 1960, when 4,281 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Craig?
Craig first appeared in US records in 1881.