Boy · #8,237 in 2026

Criag

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

Current Rank

#8,237

Peak Rank

#2,598 (1985)

Total Babies

308

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1956

First Year

1991

Last Year

1985

Peak Year

#2598

Peak Rank

308

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Criag

Criag first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1956, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1985, when 19 Criags were born — ranking #2,598 that year. As of 2026, Criag ranks #8,237 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 308 Criags have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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101-500

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Names that sound like Criag

Phonetically similar names — useful when Criag 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 Criag

What does the name Criag mean?

Criag is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1956. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Criag in 2026?

In 2026, Criag ranks #8,237 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Criag most popular?

Criag reached its peak popularity in 1985, ranking #2,598 that year with 19 babies given the name.

Is Criag a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Criag?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Criag include Janathan, Cordney, Shaheen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Criag

Criag is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1956 and has accumulated 308 births in the dataset. Criag's peak popularity came in 1985 when it ranked #2,598. Use the chart and map above to compare Criag'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.