Creighton
- US rank
- #3,757
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,152 in 1944
29 babies were named Creighton in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,140 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1906–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Creighton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 58,824 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Creighton, 29 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Creighton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCreighton first shows up in US birth records in 1906, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 119 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1944, when it ranked #1,152. Today it's #3,757, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowCreighton was 2.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 27,248 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 58,824.
- TrendCreighton has slipped 1,140 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,757. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedCreighton is most popular in Missouri, where it ranks #869. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
About the name Creighton
Creighton is a boy name of English origin. It has 9 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Creighton for boys from 1906 to 2025, in 116 of those 120 years. Its best year was 1944, when it ranked #1,152 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,757, with 29 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 20 | 49,813 boys |
| 1910s | 14 | 69,348 boys |
| 1920s | 20 | 48,996 boys |
| 1930s | 16 | 62,189 boys |
| 1940s | 16 | 60,716 boys |
| 1950s | 13 | 77,882 boys |
| 1960s | 11 | 88,496 boys |
| 1970s | 22 | 45,893 boys |
| 1980s | 20 | 49,044 boys |
| 1990s | 22 | 46,275 boys |
| 2000s | 31 | 32,123 boys |
| 2010s | 28 | 35,348 boys |
| 2020s | 21 | 48,662 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Creighton
What is the origin of the name Creighton?
Creighton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Creighton a boy or girl name?
Creighton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Creighton?
Creighton ranked #3,757 for US boys in 2025, given to 29 babies. Its best year was 1944 (#1,152).