Boy · #6,227 in 2026

Kreigh

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

Current Rank

#6,227

Peak Rank

#5,459 (1987)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1987

First Year

1989

Last Year

1987

Peak Year

#5459

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kreigh

Kreigh first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1987, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1987, when 7 Kreighs were born — ranking #5,459 that year. As of 2026, Kreigh ranks #6,227 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 14 Kreighs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kreigh

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kreigh 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 Kreigh

What does the name Kreigh mean?

Kreigh is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1987. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kreigh in 2026?

In 2026, Kreigh ranks #6,227 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Kreigh most popular?

Kreigh reached its peak popularity in 1987, ranking #5,459 that year with 7 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Kreigh a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kreigh?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kreigh include Sammual, Genard, Seung. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kreigh

Kreigh is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 14 births in the dataset. Kreigh's peak popularity came in 1987 when it ranked #5,459. Use the chart and map above to compare Kreigh'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.