Holding steady.
Popularity of Criag since 1956
Babies named Criag per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 14 |
| 1960s | 55 |
| 1970s | 111 |
| 1980s | 117 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Criag is a rare variant spelling of the Scottish name Craig, meaning 'rock' or 'crag'. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1956, but it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. Its highest usage was in 1985, with fewer than five births per year in most decades. The name's trajectory has been stable, indicating a consistent but very low level of use. As a variant of a classic Scottish surname-turned-first-name, Criag carries the same rugged associations but remains a highly uncommon choice.
Criag is almost certainly a variant or misspelling of Craig, a Scots surname and given name that derives from Scottish Gaelic 'creag', meaning 'rock' or 'crag'. Craig has been used as a first name since the 19th century, becoming particularly popular in the United States in the mid-20th century. The spelling 'Criag' is extremely rare and may stem from typographical errors or phonetic reinterpretation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Crag, Craigy
Variants: Craig
Sibling names for Criag
Names that share Criag's style, for a brother or sister.
