Boy · #7,137 in 2026

Kreig

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

Current Rank

#7,137

Peak Rank

#4,020 (1993)

Total Babies

180

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1954

First Year

1996

Last Year

1993

Peak Year

#4020

Peak Rank

180

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kreig

Kreig first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1954, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 15 Kreigs were born — ranking #4,020 that year. As of 2026, Kreig ranks #7,137 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 180 Kreigs 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

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Kreig

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

Krieg
Creagh
Creag
Creek
Craig
Creak
Crag
Krug
Creg
Cragg
Cregg
Kraig

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kreig

What does the name Kreig mean?

Kreig is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1954. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kreig in 2026?

In 2026, Kreig ranks #7,137 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Kreig most popular?

Kreig reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #4,020 that year with 15 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Kreig a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kreig?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kreig include Johnaton, Urian, Martese. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kreig

Kreig is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1954 and has accumulated 180 births in the dataset. Kreig's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #4,020. Use the chart and map above to compare Kreig'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.