Cranston
boy nameCranston entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #2268 in 1942, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#2268
peak (1942)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3293 |
| 1920s | #3671 |
| 1940s | #2787 |
| 1950s | #2730 |
| 1960s | #3490 |
| 1970s | #4281 |
| 1980s | #6094 |
| 1990s | #6165 |
| 2000s | #10421 |
| 2010s | #12231 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Cranston are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cranston alive today was born around 1959, making them about 66 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cranston in 2025?
- Cranston is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Cranston most popular?
- Cranston peaked in 1942, reaching #2268 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cranston with classmates?
- Cranston will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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