Boy · #9,752 in 2026

Kreek

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

Kreek is an Estonian surname and Dutch surname, with notable bearers including:Adam Kreek, Canadian rower Aleksander Kreek (1914–1977), Estonian shot putter and discus thrower Ardo Kreek, Estonian volleyball player Cyrillus Kreek (1889–1962), Estonian composer Mary Jeanne Kreek (1937–2021), American neurobiologist Michel Kreek, Dutch footballer

Current Rank

#9,752

Peak Rank

#9,752 (2023)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2018

First Year

2023

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#9752

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kreek

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

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The Story of Kreek

The earliest SSA record of Kreek as a baby boy name dates back to 2018, when 5 babies received it. 2023 was its biggest year on record, with 7 newborns named Kreek — #9,752 in the national rankings. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 71% of all recorded Kreeks. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2023 (7 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 17 Kreeks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kreek

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

Creek
Creak
Kriek
Kreke
Crique
Crack
Crook
Croak
Crock
Croc
Crick
Croke

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kreek

What does the name Kreek mean?

How popular is Kreek in 2026?

In 2026, Kreek ranks #9,752 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Kreek most popular?

Kreek reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #9,752 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Kreek a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kreek?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kreek include Lefty, Leonzo, Mikele. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kreek

Kreek is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2018 and has accumulated 17 births in the dataset. Kreek's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #9,752. Use the chart and map above to compare Kreek'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.