Boy
Craig
rock, crag
About Craig
Direct. Unpretentious. Real. Craig cuts through the noise of elaborate names with refreshing simplicity. This single-syllable powerhouse doesn't apologize for its straightforward nature—it embraces it. There's an honesty to Craig that appeals to parents tired of overwrought naming trends. The name suggests practicality and groundedness, qualities that serve individuals well throughout life's various challenges. Craig doesn't require explanation, doesn't need a story—it simply is. This name suits doers rather than dreamers, builders rather than talkers. The hard consonants create a decisive sound, projecting confidence and capability. Craig represents a return to naming fundamentals, stripping away unnecessary ornamentation to reveal essential strength. Parents choosing Craig value authenticity over affectation, function over fashion. It's a working name for working people, unpretentious yet undeniably masculine, simple yet remarkably effective.
Popularity of the Name Craig
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | #895 | ||||
| 1886 | #998 | ||||
| 1888 | #833 | ||||
| 1890 | #823 | ||||
| 1894 | #799 | ||||
| 1900 | #916 | ||||
| 1901 | #972 | ||||
| 1903 | #925 | ||||
| 1906 | #596 | ||||
| 1908 | #895 | ||||
| 1909 | #851 | ||||
| 1912 | #883 | ||||
| 1913 | #782 | ||||
| 1914 | #886 | ||||
| 1915 | #684 | ||||
| 1916 | #825 | ||||
| 1917 | #833 | ||||
| 1918 | #653 | ||||
| 1919 | #880 | ||||
| 1920 | #746 | ||||
| 1921 | #738 | ||||
| 1922 | #730 | ||||
| 1923 | #596 | ||||
| 1924 | #705 | ||||
| 1925 | #645 | ||||
| 1926 | #713 | ||||
| 1927 | #620 | ||||
| 1928 | #687 | ||||
| 1929 | #580 | ||||
| 1930 | #585 | ||||
| 1931 | #555 | ||||
| 1932 | #576 | ||||
| 1933 | #541 | ||||
| 1934 | #487 | ||||
| 1935 | #430 | ||||
| 1936 | #384 | ||||
| 1937 | #297 | ||||
| 1938 | #307 | ||||
| 1939 | #300 | ||||
| 1940 | #285 | ||||
| 1941 | #236 | ||||
| 1942 | #175 | ||||
| 1943 | #164 | ||||
| 1944 | #151 | ||||
| 1945 | #134 | #129 | |||
| 1946 | #108 | #141 | |||
| 1947 | #93 | #142 | |||
| 1948 | #82 | #129 | |||
| 1949 | #77 | #124 | |||
| 1950 | #69 | #106 | |||
| 1951 | #63 | #114 | |||
| 1952 | #59 | #74 | |||
| 1953 | #60 | #59 | |||
| 1954 | #51 | #67 | |||
| 1955 | #50 | #62 | |||
| 1956 | #51 | #55 | |||
| 1957 | #55 | #51 | |||
| 1958 | #53 | #47 | |||
| 1959 | #44 | #39 | |||
| 1960 | #41 | #14 | |||
| 1961 | #43 | #18 | |||
| 1962 | #51 | #16 | |||
| 1963 | #51 | #12 | |||
| 1964 | #48 | #12 | #217 | ||
| 1965 | #46 | #12 | #259 | ||
| 1966 | #46 | #12 | #265 | ||
| 1967 | #46 | #11 | #249 | ||
| 1968 | #41 | #13 | #212 | ||
| 1969 | #39 | #10 | #219 | ||
| 1970 | #39 | #8 | #239 | ||
| 1971 | #43 | #6 | #159 | ||
| 1972 | #46 | #6 | #162 | ||
| 1973 | #48 | #7 | #177 | ||
| 1974 | #57 | #9 | #173 | ||
| 1975 | #58 | #12 | #216 | ||
| 1976 | #61 | #15 | #194 | ||
| 1977 | #64 | #14 | #159 | ||
| 1978 | #66 | #16 | #200 | ||
| 1979 | #77 | #22 | #159 | ||
| 1980 | #73 | #24 | #165 | ||
| 1981 | #72 | #28 | #142 | ||
| 1982 | #73 | #32 | #113 | ||
| 1983 | #70 | #31 | #109 | ||
| 1984 | #75 | #36 | #87 | ||
| 1985 | #79 | #40 | #91 | ||
| 1986 | #80 | #39 | #91 | ||
| 1987 | #88 | #45 | #83 | ||
| 1988 | #96 | #52 | #67 | ||
| 1989 | #105 | #50 | #54 | ||
| 1990 | #117 | #66 | #39 | ||
| 1991 | #135 | #62 | #40 | #112 | |
| 1992 | #154 | #90 | #44 | #126 | |
| 1993 | #175 | #100 | #48 | #140 | |
| 1994 | #198 | #108 | #44 | #162 | |
| 1995 | #219 | #134 | #48 | #194 | |
| 1996 | #247 | #139 | #50 | #220 | |
| 1997 | #257 | #74 | #189 | #46 | #227 |
| 1998 | #315 | #75 | #193 | #50 | #294 |
| 1999 | #327 | #84 | #286 | #49 | #288 |
| 2000 | #340 | #90 | #341 | #49 | #319 |
| 2001 | #381 | #99 | #323 | #40 | #376 |
| 2002 | #379 | #120 | #59 | #487 | |
| 2003 | #424 | #136 | #271 | #63 | #454 |
| 2004 | #479 | #151 | #72 | #607 | |
| 2005 | #491 | #174 | #89 | #687 | |
| 2006 | #547 | #202 | #391 | #85 | #755 |
| 2007 | #546 | #236 | #377 | #113 | #667 |
| 2008 | #589 | #258 | #126 | #760 | |
| 2009 | #666 | #258 | #173 | ||
| 2010 | #664 | #340 | #171 | ||
| 2011 | #806 | #375 | #233 | #955 | |
| 2012 | #778 | #425 | #216 | #962 | |
| 2013 | #814 | #536 | #229 | ||
| 2014 | #931 | #531 | #289 | ||
| 2015 | #910 | #559 | #258 | ||
| 2016 | #905 | #818 | #346 | ||
| 2017 | #980 | #819 | #356 | ||
| 2018 | #915 | #554 | |||
| 2019 | #904 | #642 | |||
| 2020 | #629 | ||||
| 2022 | #500 | ||||
| 2023 | #513 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Craig
- Crag
- Craeg
- Kraig
- Creag
Names Similar to Craig
Nicknames for Craig
- Craigy
- CJ
Famous People Named Craig
| Craig Ferguson | Scottish-American comedian and TV host |
| Craig David | British singer-songwriter |
| Craig Robinson | American actor and comedian |
| Craig Kimbrel | American baseball player |
| Craig Charles | British actor and TV presenter |
| Craig McCracken | American animator and creator of "The Powerpuff Girls" |
| Craig T. Nelson | American actor |
| Craig Brewer | American film director |
| Craig Horner | Australian actor |
| Craig Stadler | American professional golfer |
| Craig Parker | New Zealand actor |
| Craig Newmark | American entrepreneur, founder of Craigslist |
| Craig Venter | American biologist and genomics researcher |
| Craig Melvin | American news anchor |
| Craig Sheffer | American actor |
| Craig Bellamy | Australian former rugby league player |
| Craig Lucas | South African singer-songwriter |
| Craig Morton | American former football player |
| Craig Sager | American sports reporter |
Characters Named Craig
| Craig Johnson | from the movie "Friday" |
| Craig Manning | from the TV show "Degrassi - The Next Generation" |
| Craig Montgomery | from the soap opera "As the World Turns" |
| Craig Owens | from the TV show "Doctor Who" |
| Craig Toomey | from Stephen King's novel "The Langoliers" |
| Craig Feldspar | from the TV show "Malcolm in the Middle" |
| Craig Pelton | from the TV show "Community" |
| Craig Harris | from the video game "The Sims" |
| Craig Middlebrooks | from the TV show "Parks and Recreation" |
| Craig Shilo | from the TV show "The Parkers" |
| Craig Daniels | from the movie "Hot Tub Time Machine" |
| Craig Slithers | from the TV show "Sanjay and Craig" |
| Craig Marduk | from the video game "Tekken" |
| Craig | from the TV show "My Name Is Earl" |
| Craig Boone | from the video game "Fallout - New Vegas" |
| Craig Tucker | from the TV show "Animaniacs" |