Craig
Meaning: “rock”
About the name Craig
Craig is a boy name, meaning “rock”.
It has a classic, unique, short & sweet feel. In 2025, Craig ranked #1644 for boys in the US, with 102 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 1960. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Craig were boys.
Etymology
Meaning “rock”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Craig”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #1644
- In 2015
- #910
- Babies in 2025
- 102
Popularity of Craig, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
Nicknames for Craig
Craig is already short and sweet, so it doesn't usually get a nickname.
Names similar to Craig
Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.