Holding steady.
Popularity of Craige since 1941
Babies named Craige per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 32 |
| 1950s | 85 |
| 1960s | 102 |
| 1970s | 81 |
| 1980s | 44 |
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Craige is a relatively rare spelling variant of the more common name Craig, which has Scottish roots. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1941, and its peak year of usage came in 1972, though it has never reached the top 1000 most popular names. The trajectory of the name has been stable in recent years, indicating a consistent but very low level of usage. As a variant spelling, Craige maintains the same rugged geographical meaning as Craig, evoking the rocky hills of Scotland.
Craige is a spelling variant of the Scottish surname and given name Craig, which derives from the Scottish Gaelic word 'creag' meaning 'crag' or 'rocky hill'. The surname originally indicated someone who lived near a prominent rock formation. As a given name, Craig gained popularity in the mid-20th century, with the Craige variant appearing less frequently.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Craige
Names that share Craige's style, for a brother or sister.
