The first name Creed

In 2025, 29 boys were named Creed, making it the 1,035th most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2023, with 40 births (#814).

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

In 2025, 413 boys born in the United States were named Creed, the 663rd most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 2024, when 467 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.

• Creed Bratton
  American actor and musician (born 1943)
• Creed Taylor
  American record producer (1929–2022)
• Creed Humphrey
  American football player (born 1999)

• Tyler
• Alfred
• Blake
• Grayson
• Stanley
• Tom
• Wyatt
• Miles
• Brandon
• Maxwell
• Landon
• Bradley
• Spencer
• Wesley
• Colton
• Hugh

All 216 names of English origin

What does the name Creed mean?

From the Old English personal name Creoda.

What is the origin of the name Creed?

From the Old English personal name Creoda.

How popular is the name Creed?

In 2025, 29 boys born in England and Wales were named Creed, ranking 1,035th. Its peak was 2023, with 40 births.

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

Mostly a boy's name: 100% of the 5,925 US babies named Creed since 1880 were boys.

When was Creed most popular?

2024 in the United States, when 467 babies were named Creed, its highest rank at 610th.

How do you pronounce Creed?

Creed is /kɹiːd/, one syllable.

Is Creed also a surname?

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