Creighton
Every Creighton since 1906 — 3,780 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Creighton
Creighton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,774 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1906, 3,780 American babies have been named Creighton. Its peak came in 2007, when 81 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Creighton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Creighton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 29 | #3,774 |
| 2024 | — | — | 29 | #3,816 |
| 2023 | — | — | 41 | #3,018 |
| 2022 | — | — | 32 | #3,552 |
| 2021 | — | — | 34 | #3,373 |
| 2020 | — | — | 48 | #2,627 |
| 2019 | — | — | 31 | #3,584 |
| 2018 | — | — | 45 | #2,716 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,424 | 40 | #2,968 |
| 2016 | — | — | 47 | #2,635 |
| 2015 | — | — | 50 | #2,492 |
| 2014 | — | — | 60 | #2,237 |
| 2013 | — | — | 61 | #2,169 |
| 2012 | — | — | 67 | #2,052 |
| 2011 | — | — | 62 | #2,132 |
| 2010 | — | — | 71 | #1,959 |
| 2009 | — | — | 57 | #2,294 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15,840 | 74 | #1,937 |
| 2007 | — | — | 81 | #1,797 |
| 2006 | 5 | #17,737 | 55 | #2,291 |
| 2005 | — | — | 57 | #2,136 |
| 2004 | — | — | 51 | #2,249 |
| 2003 | — | — | 53 | #2,107 |
| 2002 | — | — | 58 | #1,923 |
| 2001 | — | — | 64 | #1,767 |
| 2000 | — | — | 72 | #1,629 |
| 1995 | — | — | 45 | #1,889 |
| 1990 | — | — | 32 | #2,225 |
| 1985 | — | — | 34 | #1,766 |
| 1980 | — | — | 36 | #1,627 |
| 1975 | — | — | 38 | #1,435 |
| 1970 | — | — | 41 | #1,300 |
| 1965 | — | — | 16 | #1,996 |
| 1960 | — | — | 23 | #1,698 |
| 1955 | — | — | 31 | #1,376 |
| 1950 | — | — | 25 | #1,474 |
| 1945 | — | — | 23 | #1,386 |
| 1940 | — | — | 18 | #1,643 |
| 1935 | — | — | 11 | #2,277 |
| 1930 | — | — | 25 | #1,470 |
| 1925 | — | — | 15 | #2,110 |
| 1920 | — | — | 30 | #1,332 |
| 1915 | — | — | 11 | #2,339 |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
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Famous people named Creighton
- Creighton Abrams Military personnel · 1914–1974
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Creighton in 2025?
Creighton ranked #3,774 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Creighton?
3,780 babies have been named Creighton in the United States since 1906, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Creighton most popular?
Creighton peaked in 2007, when 81 newborns received the name.
Is Creighton a boy or girl name?
Creighton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Creighton rising or falling?
Creighton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Creighton?
Well-known people named Creighton include Creighton Abrams (military personnel).