Creed
Boy name · American · English · Latin
Meaningbelief · English
- US rank
- #663
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #610 in 2024
413 babies were named Creed in the US in 2025. It has climbed 127 places in five years.
Save adds it to your list. Vote moves it up the top voted names.
US births per million boys, 1880–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Creed you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,136 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Creed, 413 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Creed would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCreed has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Creeds, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #610.
- Then vs nowCreed is 8.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 36,364 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 4,136.
- TrendCreed has climbed 127 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #663. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedCreed is most popular in South Dakota, where it ranks #171, followed by North Dakota (#226) and Nebraska (#244). It's in the top 1,000 in 28 states.
- MeaningIn English, Creed means “belief”. Our records link it to American, English and Latin roots.
About the name Creed
Creed is a boy name of American, English and Latin origin meaning “belief”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with C and ending in “-eed”. US birth records list Creed for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 123 of those 146 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #610 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #663, with 413 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 30 | 33,245 boys |
| 1890s | 24 | 41,876 boys |
| 1900s | 8.6 | 116,686 boys |
| 1910s | 26 | 39,170 boys |
| 1920s | 20 | 49,432 boys |
| 1930s | 13 | 77,459 boys |
| 1940s | 8.7 | 115,473 boys |
| 1950s | 5.4 | 184,502 boys |
| 1960s | 4.3 | 229,885 boys |
| 1970s | 6.8 | 147,059 boys |
| 1980s | 5.0 | 199,601 boys |
| 1990s | 8.8 | 113,636 boys |
| 2000s | 35 | 28,910 boys |
| 2010s | 83 | 11,995 boys |
| 2020s | 231 | 4,333 boys |
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Creed
What does the name Creed mean?
Creed means “belief” in English.
What is the origin of the name Creed?
Creed has American, English, Latin roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Creed a boy or girl name?
Creed is a boy name.
How popular is the name Creed?
Creed ranked #663 for US boys in 2025, given to 413 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#610).