The first name Craig

In 2025, 15 boys were named Craig, making it the 1,705th most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 1996, with 705 births (#81).

Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Craig with other names.

In 2025, 102 boys born in the United States were named Craig, the 1,644th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 1960, when 10,724 were.

US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

• Craig Mello
  American biologist, born 1960
• Craig David
  British singer (born 1981)
• Craig Venter
  American biotechnologist and businessman (1946–2026)
• Craig Ferguson
  British actor, born 1962
• Craig T. Nelson
  American actor and comedian (born 1944)
• Craig Goodwin
  Australian association footballer, born 1991
• Craig Robinson
  American actor and comedian (born 1971)
• Craig Dawson
  English association football player, born 1990
• Craig Gardner
  English association football player (born 1986)
• Craig Bierko
  American actor and singer, born 1964
• Craig Sheffer
  American film and television actor, born 1960
• Craig Jones
  American musician, born 1972

What does the name Craig mean?

Craig means “rock”.

How popular is the name Craig?

In 2025, 15 boys born in England and Wales were named Craig, ranking 1,705th. Its peak was 1996, with 705 births.

Is Craig a boy's or a girl's name?

Mostly a boy's name: 100% of the 300,628 US babies named Craig since 1880 were boys.

When was Craig most popular?

1960 in the United States, when 10,724 babies were named Craig, its highest rank at 41st.

How do you pronounce Craig?

Craig is /ˈkɹɛɡ/, one syllable.

Is Craig also a surname?

Yes. Craig is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.