Boy · #11,471 in 2026

Kreg

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

Current Rank

#11,471

Peak Rank

#1,259 (1962)

Total Babies

914

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1948

First Year

2005

Last Year

1962

Peak Year

#1259

Peak Rank

914

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kreg

Kreg first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1948, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1962, when 38 Kregs were born — ranking #1,259 that year. As of 2026, Kreg ranks #11,471 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 914 Kregs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Kreg

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

Creg
Cregg
Krug
Krig
Crig
Crug
Craig
Crag
Krieg
Cragg
Kraig
Krog

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kreg

What does the name Kreg mean?

Kreg is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1948. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kreg in 2026?

In 2026, Kreg ranks #11,471 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kreg most popular?

Kreg reached its peak popularity in 1962, ranking #1,259 that year with 38 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kreg most popular?

Kreg has historically been most popular in Iowa, Michigan, Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kreg.

Is Kreg a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kreg?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kreg include Clara, Biagio, Thurmon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kreg

Kreg is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1948 and has accumulated 914 births in the dataset. Kreg's peak popularity came in 1962 when it ranked #1,259. Use the chart and map above to compare Kreg'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.