Cressida
Girl name · Greek · Irish · Scottish
- US rank
- #8,860
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #5,974 in 1969
11 babies were named Cressida in the US in 2025. It has climbed 6,228 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1969–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Cressida you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 147,059 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Cressida, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cressida would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCressida first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1969, when it reached #5,974.
- TrendCressida has climbed 6,228 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,860. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Cressida
Cressida is a girl name of Greek, Irish and Scottish origin. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ida”. US birth records list Cressida for girls from 1969 to 2025, in 22 of those 57 years. Its best year was 1969, when it ranked #5,974 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,860, with 11 babies.
Origin:Greek namesIrish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.1 | 243,902 girls |
| 1970s | 1.6 | 636,943 girls |
| 1980s | 1.5 | 675,676 girls |
| 1990s | 0.4 | 2,702,703 girls |
| 2010s | 3.4 | 294,985 girls |
| 2020s | 4.0 | 250,000 girls |
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Questions about the name Cressida
What is the origin of the name Cressida?
Cressida has Greek, Irish, Scottish roots in our records. Other Greek names include Eleanor, Aurora, Penelope.
Is Cressida a boy or girl name?
Cressida is a girl name.
How popular is the name Cressida?
Cressida ranked #8,860 for US girls in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1969 (#5,974).