Crockett Boy

Popularity: #917 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationCROK-it / /ˈkrɒkɪt/

English; Scottish

Meaning

English: dweller by the crook; Scottish: from the crook of land

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Crockett is derived from the English surname, which originally referred to someone who lived near a bend or crook in a river or land. It gained popularity in the United States, particularly in the 19th century, partly due to the fame of Davy Crockett, a frontiersman and folk hero. The name has connotations of adventure and rugged individualism, reflecting the spirit of early American settlers.

Trend Summary

Crockett has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable rise during the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Crockett

International Variants

Famous people named Crockett

Crockett Johnson was an American cartoonist and author, best known for creating the children's book series 'Harold and the Purple Crayon.'.

Fictional characters named Crockett

Crockett is a character in the animated series 'DuckTales,' known for his adventurous spirit.

Crockett is a character in the video game series 'Final Fantasy,' often depicted as a skilled fighter.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Crockett was first seen in the United States in 1880. Crockett has ranked as high as #1357 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in Texas, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Crockett has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Crockett (2022)

StateBirthsShare
TX 7
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18805
18835
18845
19137
19146
19155
19169
19176
191810
19199
19207
19226
192411
19259
19286
19306
19355
19397
19405
19416
19435
19815
19875
19899
19916
19926
199410
19969
19996
20028
20076
20095
20106
20119
20126
201310
20148
201514
201611
201710
20189
201915
202013
202111
202212
202313
20247