Holding steady.
Popularity of Cregg since 1951
Babies named Cregg per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1958, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Cregg's real moment was 1971.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 56 |
| 1960s | 75 |
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cregg is an uncommon given name in the United States, first recorded in 1951. It reached its peak usage in 1971, but even then it did not rank among the top 1000 names. The name's trajectory has been stable, never gaining widespread popularity. Its origins are Scottish, likely as a variant spelling of Craig, a name derived from the Gaelic word for 'rock'. Cregg has not been associated with any top states or notable bearers, making it a truly rare choice.
Cregg is likely a variant spelling of the Scottish name Craig, which derives from the Scottish Gaelic word 'creag', meaning 'crag' or 'rock'. The name was originally a surname or place name before occasional use as a given name. Its usage as a first name has been sporadic since the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Craig
Sibling names for Cregg
Names that share Cregg's style, for a brother or sister.
