Craig

Craig is a boy's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “rock.” In 2024 it was given to 88 boys in the United States.

Craig at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
“rock”
Pronunciation
/ˈkɹeɪ̯ɡ/

About the name Craig

Craig belongs to the Irish & Celtic tradition. Its meaning — “rock” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Craig first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #39 in 1969, and in 2024 88 babies received the name — 299,522 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Craig in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Best US rank
#39 in 1969
Peak year
1960
Babies named Craig in 2024
88
Total since 1880
299,522

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Craig mean?

Craig means “rock” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Craig a boy or girl name?

Craig is a boy name. In 2024, 88 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Craig?

Craig comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition.

How popular is the name Craig?

Craig first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #39 in 1969, and 88 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Craig?

Craig is pronounced /ˈkɹeɪ̯ɡ/ (IPA).

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