Creed
From the Old English personal name Creoda.
Every Creed since 1880 — 5,925 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Creed
Creed is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #663 in 2025 with 413 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 5,925 American babies have been named Creed. Its peak came in 2024, when 467 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Creed stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Creed year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 413 | #663 |
| 2024 | — | — | 467 | #610 |
| 2023 | — | — | 404 | #672 |
| 2022 | — | — | 422 | #653 |
| 2021 | — | — | 391 | #681 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,652 | 294 | #791 |
| 2019 | — | — | 260 | #855 |
| 2018 | — | — | 215 | #964 |
| 2017 | — | — | 196 | #1,025 |
| 2016 | — | — | 207 | #986 |
| 2015 | — | — | 131 | #1,342 |
| 2014 | — | — | 138 | #1,287 |
| 2013 | — | — | 129 | #1,327 |
| 2012 | — | — | 116 | #1,431 |
| 2011 | — | — | 75 | #1,872 |
| 2010 | — | — | 89 | #1,717 |
| 2009 | — | — | 93 | #1,690 |
| 2008 | — | — | 76 | #1,902 |
| 2007 | — | — | 67 | #2,054 |
| 2006 | — | — | 66 | #2,017 |
| 2005 | — | — | 60 | #2,064 |
| 2004 | — | — | 57 | #2,081 |
| 2003 | — | — | 69 | #1,750 |
| 2002 | — | — | 59 | #1,896 |
| 2001 | — | — | 89 | #1,405 |
| 2000 | — | — | 54 | #1,930 |
| 1995 | — | — | 21 | #3,211 |
| 1990 | — | — | 13 | #4,215 |
| 1985 | — | — | 10 | #4,108 |
| 1980 | — | — | 14 | #3,129 |
| 1975 | — | — | 7 | #4,403 |
| 1970 | — | — | 10 | #3,108 |
| 1965 | — | — | 6 | #3,601 |
| 1960 | — | — | 15 | #2,145 |
| 1955 | — | — | 8 | #3,016 |
| 1950 | — | — | 11 | #2,341 |
| 1945 | — | — | 10 | #2,280 |
| 1940 | — | — | 13 | #2,005 |
| 1935 | — | — | 14 | #1,952 |
| 1930 | — | — | 15 | #1,985 |
| 1925 | — | — | 19 | #1,818 |
| 1920 | — | — | 20 | #1,768 |
| 1915 | — | — | 23 | #1,421 |
| 1910 | — | — | 12 | #942 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | 7 | #763 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Creed mean?
From the Old English personal name Creoda.
How popular is the name Creed in 2025?
Creed ranked #663 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 413 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Creed?
5,925 babies have been named Creed in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Creed most popular?
Creed peaked in 2024, when 467 newborns received the name.
Is Creed a boy or girl name?
Creed is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Creed rising or falling?
Creed is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.