Craig
How to say it: KRAYG · /kreɪɡ/
From Scottish Gaelic 'creag' meaning 'rock' or 'crag'. Common Scottish surname adopted as a given name.
Craig was the 1,377th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 102 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1960s, its births are down about 56% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,792 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,377 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 102 |
| Share of births | 1 in 32,503 |
| Peak decade | 1960s |
| Change over 10 years | −56% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,792 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Craig peaked in the 1960s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Craig is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Welsh.
Famous people named Craig
- Craig Mello (born 1960)American biologist
- Craig David (born 1981)British singer
- Craig Bellamy (born 1979)Welsh association football manager
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