Declining since 1987, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Cricket since 1950
Babies named Cricket per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 34 |
| 1960s | 103 |
| 1970s | 93 |
| 1980s | 134 |
| 1990s | 51 |
| 2000s | 78 |
| 2010s | 102 |
| 2020s | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Cricket is a rare given name, first recorded in 1950 and primarily used for girls. It reached its peak rank in 1982, but has been falling in popularity since 1987. As of 2025, it ranks 8860, with about 1 in 146,115 births. The name likely originates as a nickname or nature-inspired choice, but its exact etymology is uncertain. Cricket's usage has been sporadic, never appearing in the top 1000, and it has no strong association with any particular U.S. state. It remains an unconventional, whimsical option.
Cricket first appeared as a given name in the mid-20th century, likely inspired by the insect or the sport of cricket. It may have originated as a nickname for a lively or chirpy person. The name's usage is rare and primarily American, peaking in the 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Crick, Cricket
Sibling names for Cricket
Names that share Cricket's style, for a brother or sister.
