Where does the name Craig come from?

Craig is a boy name of Scottish origin.

Is Craig a boy or a girl name?

Craig is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 0% of children given the name Craig are girls and 100% are boys.

How popular is the name Craig in 2023?

Craig ranks #1531 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1960 with 10,744 babies.

How do you pronounce Craig?

Craig is pronounced KRAYG (1 syllable).

What are common spellings of Craig?

Craig is also written as Craige, Kraig.

A name from Scottish · Boy

Craig

From the Scottish Gaelic creag meaning 'rock' or 'crag' — originally a surname for someone who lived near a prominent rock. A staple Scottish import to American naming in the mid-20th century.

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Popularity over time

A 142-year arc in numbers.

299,426 U.S. births recorded from 1881–2023.

Popularity · 1881–2023

115 births in 2023

1881 1952 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

CFrom the Scottish Gaelic creag meaning 'rock' or 'crag' — originally a surname for someone who lived near a prominent rock. A staple Scottish import to American naming in the mid-20th century.

Variants & spellings

2 ways to spell "Craig".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Craige Most common Kraig

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Craig.

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Daniel Craig (James Bond actor; surname)
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Craig T. Nelson (actor)
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Craig Ferguson (TV host)

Quick answers

People often ask about Craig.

What does the name Craig mean?: Craig means from the Scottish Gaelic creag meaning 'rock' or 'crag' — originally a surname for someone who lived near a prominent rock. A staple Scottish import to American naming in the mid-20th century.
Where does the name Craig come from?: Craig is a boy name of Scottish origin.
Is Craig a boy or a girl name?: Craig is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 0% of children given the name Craig are girls and 100% are boys.
How popular is the name Craig in 2023?: Craig ranks #1531 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1960 with 10,744 babies.
How do you pronounce Craig?: Craig is pronounced KRAYG (1 syllable).
What are common spellings of Craig?: Craig is also written as Craige, Kraig.

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.