Kraig
Every Kraig since 1939 — 5,951 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kraig
Kraig is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1939, 5,951 American babies have been named Kraig. Its peak came in 1968, when 212 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Kraig stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kraig year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #11,384 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,375 |
| 2018 | 6 | #11,558 |
| 2017 | 7 | #10,304 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,338 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | #13,190 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,513 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,122 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,500 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,296 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,491 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,574 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,442 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4,748 |
| 2004 | 22 | #4,080 |
| 2003 | 23 | #3,793 |
| 2002 | 26 | #3,412 |
| 2001 | 20 | #4,053 |
| 2000 | 29 | #3,041 |
| 1995 | 60 | #1,573 |
| 1990 | 116 | #974 |
| 1985 | 105 | #886 |
| 1980 | 90 | #952 |
| 1975 | 110 | #793 |
| 1970 | 212 | #558 |
| 1965 | 192 | #554 |
| 1960 | 161 | #617 |
| 1955 | 70 | #890 |
| 1950 | 35 | #1,226 |
| 1945 | 9 | #2,492 |
| 1940 | 6 | #3,303 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kraig in 2025?
Kraig did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Kraig?
5,951 babies have been named Kraig in the United States since 1939, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kraig most popular?
Kraig peaked in 1968, when 212 newborns received the name.
Is Kraig a boy or girl name?
Kraig is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kraig rising or falling?
Kraig is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.