Creta
girl nameCreta entered the US charts in 1898, peaked at #1171 in 1898, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1898–2025
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rank today
#1171
peak (1898)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1384 |
| 1900s | #2101 |
| 1910s | #2638 |
| 1920s | #3407 |
| 1930s | #3015 |
| 1940s | #3878 |
| 1950s | #4853 |
| 1960s | #5891 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Creta are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Creta alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Creta in 2025?
- Creta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Creta most popular?
- Creta peaked in 1898, reaching #1171 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Creta with classmates?
- Creta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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