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How Many People Are Named Craig?
Estimated people named Craig living in the U.S. today
248,381
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 300,534
- Peak year: 1960 (10,740 births)
- Estimated living today: 248,381
Craig by age group — who carries the name today?
Craig popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Craig
Craig has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 300,534 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 248,381 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,376 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Craigs you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Craig in the US?
An estimated 248,381 people named Craig are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Craig uncommon — about 1 in 1,376 Americans.
Is Craig a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Craig is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Craig most popular?
Craig peaked in 1960, when 10,740 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Craig?
Craig ranks #208 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 37 out of 100 (higher means rarer).