Creek
Every Creek since 1999 — 455 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Creek
Creek is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,678 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 455 American babies have been named Creek. Its peak came in 2023, when 54 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 Creek stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Creek year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #3,678 |
| 2024 | 28 | #3,907 |
| 2023 | 54 | #2,485 |
| 2022 | 38 | #3,168 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,136 |
| 2020 | 26 | #3,942 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,361 |
| 2018 | 23 | #4,388 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,776 |
| 2016 | 28 | #3,794 |
| 2015 | 19 | #4,918 |
| 2014 | 23 | #4,289 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,319 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,389 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,667 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,168 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,317 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7,804 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 7 | #9,765 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7,759 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,270 |
| 2003 | 6 | #9,809 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,483 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,355 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Creek in 2025?
Creek ranked #3,678 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Creek?
455 babies have been named Creek in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Creek most popular?
Creek peaked in 2023, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Creek a boy or girl name?
Creek is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Creek rising or falling?
Creek is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.