Creed

Creed is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 465 boys in the United States.

Creed at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Creed

Creed belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Creed first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #612 in 2024, and in 2024 465 babies received the name — 5,504 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Creed in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#612 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Creed in 2024
465
Total since 1880
5,504

Creed in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2014
Best rank
#814 in 2023
Babies named Creed in 2025
29
Total since 1996
190

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Creed mean?

The meaning of Creed is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Creed a boy or girl name?

Creed is a boy name. In 2024, 465 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Creed?

Creed comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Creed?

Creed first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #612 in 2024, and 465 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].