Creed Boy

Popularity: #566 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kreed /kriːd/

Origin: Latin; English

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

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Creed derives from the Latin word "credo," meaning "I believe." This term was used in early Christian contexts to denote a statement of faith or belief, particularly in reference to the creeds that summarize core Christian doctrines. The transition from Latin to Old French saw the term evolve into "crede," which carried similar meanings related to belief and faith.

The name entered the English language during the Middle Ages, where it was adopted as a given name, reflecting the importance of faith in the Christian tradition. Historically, the term "creed" has been associated with significant religious texts, such as the Nicene Creed, established in the 4th century, which articulated foundational Christian beliefs.

The use of creeds in Christianity served not only as declarations of faith but also as unifying statements among believers. The term's prominence in ecclesiastical contexts helped solidify its usage as a name, particularly among families with strong religious affiliations.

In the English-speaking world, the name Creed began to appear more frequently in the 19th century, coinciding with a broader interest in names that reflect virtue and moral values. Culturally, the name Creed embodies a sense of conviction and adherence to one's beliefs, resonating with themes of integrity and faithfulness.

It has been used in various literary and artistic contexts, often symbolizing a character's moral compass or guiding principles. The name's association with belief systems has allowed it to maintain a certain gravitas, making it appealing to those who value its historical and spiritual connotations.

While diminutive forms are less common, the name Creed stands as a testament to the enduring significance of faith in personal identity.

Famous people named Creed

In this section, you will find notable people named Creed. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Creed who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Creed who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Creed Bratton is an actor and musician best known for The Office, The Mindy Project, and his music career.

Fictional characters named Creed

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Creed Bratton is a fictional character from the TV series The Office. He is the eccentric and mysterious quality assurance director at Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Creed, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

ReedCadeJudeTateBlake

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Creed. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

CreedenceCruzCoryKeenanKadeCadenReedZane

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Creed was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Creed has ranked as high as #1237 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)

The name Creed is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Creed was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Creed.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 413 413 0
2024 467 467 0
2023 404 404 0
2022 422 422 0
2021 391 391 0
2020 299 294 5
2019 260 260 0
2018 215 215 0
2017 196 196 0
2016 207 207 0
2015 131 131 0
2014 138 138 0
2013 129 129 0
2012 116 116 0
2011 75 75 0
2010 89 89 0
2009 93 93 0
2008 76 76 0
2007 67 67 0
2006 66 66 0
2005 60 60 0
2004 57 57 0
2003 69 69 0
2002 59 59 0
2001 89 89 0
2000 54 54 0
1999 35 35 0
1998 19 19 0
1997 15 15 0
1996 15 15 0
1995 21 21 0
1994 14 14 0
1993 10 10 0
1992 16 16 0
1991 13 13 0
1990 13 13 0
1989 9 9 0
1988 15 15 0
1987 13 13 0
1986 7 7 0
1985 10 10 0
1984 10 10 0
1983 7 7 0
1982 8 8 0
1980 14 14 0
1979 10 10 0
1978 8 8 0
1977 21 21 0
1976 12 12 0
1975 7 7 0
1974 10 10 0
1973 13 13 0
1972 8 8 0
1971 13 13 0
1970 10 10 0
1969 15 15 0
1968 10 10 0
1966 10 10 0
1965 6 6 0
1964 7 7 0
1962 9 9 0
1961 12 12 0
1960 15 15 0
1959 12 12 0
1958 7 7 0
1957 20 20 0
1955 8 8 0
1954 13 13 0
1953 15 15 0
1952 12 12 0
1951 11 11 0
1950 11 11 0
1949 16 16 0
1948 10 10 0
1947 18 18 0
1946 12 12 0
1945 10 10 0
1944 13 13 0
1943 14 14 0
1942 12 12 0
1941 10 10 0
1940 13 13 0
1939 11 11 0
1938 8 8 0
1937 16 16 0
1936 11 11 0
1935 14 14 0
1934 19 19 0
1933 13 13 0
1932 11 11 0
1931 18 18 0
1930 15 15 0
1929 17 17 0
1928 23 23 0
1927 21 21 0
1926 27 27 0
1925 19 19 0
1924 25 25 0
1923 19 19 0
1922 32 32 0
1921 20 20 0
1920 20 20 0
1919 26 26 0
1918 22 22 0
1917 20 20 0
1916 22 22 0
1915 23 23 0
1914 8 8 0
1913 11 11 0
1912 5 5 0
1911 6 6 0
1910 12 12 0
1908 6 6 0
1904 6 6 0
1897 7 7 0
1894 6 6 0
1892 8 8 0
1891 6 6 0
1888 5 5 0
1887 6 6 0
1884 8 8 0
1883 7 7 0
1880 7 7 0

Top States for Creed (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 53
12%
OH 34
8%
MO 32
7%
KY 22
5%
LA 19
4%
FL 19
4%
IN 18
4%
NC 18
4%
PA 16
4%
GA 13
3%
TN 13
3%
OK 12
3%
IL 11
3%
KS 11
3%
CA 10
2%
AL 10
2%
NE 9
2%
VA 9
2%
MI 9
2%
MS 9
2%
WA 8
2%
IA 8
2%
MN 8
2%
WI 8
2%
WV 7
2%
CO 7
2%
UT 6
1%
MD 6
1%
AR 6
1%
AZ 5
1%
ND 5
1%
NY 5
1%
SC 5
1%