Is Creed a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Creed is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Creed?

It’s currently ranked #519 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Creed Boy

Popularity: #519 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationkreed / kriːd

Latin; English

Meaning

Latin: 'belief'; English: 'a creed or doctrine'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Creed has its roots in Latin, where it refers to a set of beliefs or principles. It has been used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, as a given name since the late 20th century. The name gained popularity partly due to its association with themes of faith and conviction. It is also linked to the term 'creed' in religious contexts, emphasizing its significance in various belief systems.

Trend Summary

Creed has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Creed was first seen in the United States in 1880. Creed has ranked as high as #909 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Tennessee, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Creed has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Creed (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	53	13%
OH	34	8%
MO	32	8%
KY	22	5%
LA	19	4%
FL	19	4%
IN	18	4%
NC	18	4%
PA	16	4%
TN	13	3%
GA	13	3%
OK	12	3%
IL	11	3%
KS	11	3%
AL	10	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	7
1883	7
1884	8
1887	6
1888	5
1891	6
1892	8
1894	6
1897	7
1904	6
1908	6
1910	12
1911	6
1912	5
1913	11
1914	8
1915	23
1916	22
1917	20
1918	22
1919	26
1920	20
1921	20
1922	32
1923	19
1924	25
1925	19
1926	27
1927	21
1928	23
1929	17
1930	15
1931	18
1932	11
1933	13
1934	19
1935	14
1936	11
1937	16
1938	8
1939	11
1940	13
1941	10
1942	12
1943	14
1944	13
1945	10
1946	12
1947	18
1948	10
1949	16
1950	11
1951	11
1952	12
1953	15
1954	13
1955	8
1957	20
1958	7
1959	12
1960	15
1961	12
1962	9
1964	7
1965	6
1966	10
1968	10
1969	15
1970	10
1971	13
1972	8
1973	13
1974	10
1975	7
1976	12
1977	21
1978	8
1979	10
1980	14
1982	8
1983	7
1984	10
1985	10
1986	7
1987	13
1988	15
1989	9
1990	13
1991	13
1992	16
1993	10
1994	14
1995	21
1996	15
1997	15
1998	19
1999	35
2000	54
2001	89
2002	59
2003	69
2004	57
2005	60
2006	66
2007	67
2008	76
2009	93
2010	89
2011	75
2012	116
2013	129
2014	138
2015	131
2016	207
2017	196
2018	215
2019	260
2020	294
2021	391
2022	422
2023	403
2024	465