Boy · #5,787 in 2026

Cregg

Name: Popularity of the name Cregg in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Cregg, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Cregg is a surname of Scottish origin. People with this surname include:C. J. Cregg, a fictional character in TV series The West Wing Cathal Cregg, Irish Gaelic footballer Huey Lewis, American musician James Cregg, American football coach Patrick Cregg, Irish footballer

Current Rank

#5,787

Peak Rank

#2,371 (1958)

Total Babies

179

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1951

First Year

1985

Last Year

1958

Peak Year

#2371

Peak Rank

179

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Cregg

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Cregg

Cregg first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1951, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1958, when 12 Creggs were born — ranking #2,371 that year. As of 2026, Cregg ranks #5,787 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 179 Creggs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Cregg

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cregg is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cregg

What does the name Cregg mean?

How popular is Cregg in 2026?

In 2026, Cregg ranks #5,787 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Cregg most popular?

Cregg reached its peak popularity in 1958, ranking #2,371 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Cregg a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Cregg is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Cregg?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cregg include Cranston, Winn, Roark. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cregg

Cregg is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1951 and has accumulated 179 births in the dataset. Cregg's peak popularity came in 1958 when it ranked #2,371. Use the chart and map above to compare Cregg's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.