Crichton
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #9,585 in 2006
0 babies were named Crichton in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2002–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryCrichton first shows up in US birth records in 2002, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2006, when it reached #9,585.
About the name Crichton
Crichton is a boy name of English origin. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Crichton for boys from 2002 to 2010, in 3 of those 9 years. Its best year was 2006, when it ranked #9,585 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2010, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.8 | 1,333,333 boys |
| 2010s | 3.1 | 322,581 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 Crichton
What is the origin of the name Crichton?
Crichton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Crichton a boy or girl name?
Crichton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Crichton?
Crichton is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2010. It peaked at #9,585 in 2006.