Craig
Craig: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɹeɪ̯ɡ/ · [ˈkʰɹʷeɪ̯ɡ]
Meaning and origin of Craig
Root meaning: “rock”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From craig (“rock”).
How popular is Craig?
Since 1880, 1,012 girls and 299,616 boys in the U.S. have been named Craig (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1879 in 1970. Its highest rank for boys was #39 in 1969. In 2025, 102 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Craig FAQ
What does the name Craig mean?
Craig traces back to a root meaning "rock". A male given name transferred from the surname. From craig (“rock”).
What is the origin of the name Craig?
Craig is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Craig?
Since 1880, 1,012 girls and 299,616 boys in the U.S. have been named Craig (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1879 in 1970. Its highest rank for boys was #39 in 1969. In 2025, 102 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Craig a boy or girl name?
Craig is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,012 girls and 299,616 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.