Craig
girl nameCraig entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #1877 in 1970, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#1877
peak (1970)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4809 |
| 1920s | #4975 |
| 1940s | #3588 |
| 1950s | #2999 |
| 1960s | #2488 |
| 1970s | #2967 |
| 1980s | #3973 |
| 1990s | #11572 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Craig are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Craig alive today was born around 1970, making them about 55 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Craig in 2025?
- Craig is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Craig most popular?
- Craig peaked in 1970, reaching #1877 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Craig with classmates?
- Craig will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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