Rising since 1985, #663 for boys today.
Popularity of Creed since 1880
Babies named Creed per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 33 |
| 1890s | 27 |
| 1900s | 12 |
| 1910s | 155 |
| 1920s | 223 |
| 1930s | 136 |
| 1940s | 128 |
| 1950s | 109 |
| 1960s | 84 |
| 1970s | 112 |
| 1980s | 93 |
| 1990s | 171 |
| 2000s | 690 |
| 2010s | 1,556 |
| 2020s | 2,391 |
Meaning & origin
Creed has experienced a notable rise in use, particularly since 1985, reflecting a modern trend toward virtue names and surname-inspired first names. In 2025 it ranked 663rd overall, with a frequency of about 1 in 4,136 births. Its peak year was 2024, when it reached its highest rank. The name saw early recorded usage as far back as 1880, but remained rare for most of the 20th century. Its resurgence owes much to cultural references, including the film franchise 'Creed' and the band of the same name. Geographically, Creed is most popular in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Nebraska, which aligns with a broader pattern of virtue names finding favor in the central United States.
Creed derives from the Old English 'crēda', from Latin 'credo' meaning 'I believe'. It was first used as a vocabulary word and later adopted as a given name, likely influenced by the surname Creed, which itself originated as a nickname for a pious or devout person. Its use as a first name saw a notable increase from the late 20th century onward, partly due to pop culture references.
Where Creed is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Creed” around the world
Where Creed lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Sibling names for Creed
Names that share Creed's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Faith, Grace, Hope, Nova, Wren, Chastity, Blessyn, Honor, Justyce, Triniti, Adore, Chapel, Chastidy, Chosyn, Divinity, Faithlynn, Favor, Goddess, Remedy, Calvary, Holy, Honestee, Kulture, Purity, Sacred, Truly, Charizma, Believe, Joyous, Justiss, Loyalti, Prayer
Brothers: Maverick, Kai, Jace, Ryder, Phoenix, King, Saint, Chosen, Judge, Truth, Artist, Champion, Demon, Nation, Priest, Truce, Anthem, Bastion, Psalms, Reason, Sovereign, Winner, Credence, Dominion, Logic, Memphys, Power, Prophet
