Creighton

Creighton 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 29 boys in the United States.

Creighton at a glance

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

About the name Creighton

Creighton 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, Creighton first appears in Social Security records in 1906. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1155 in 1944, and in 2024 29 babies received the name — 3,735 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Creighton in US records

First recorded (US)
1906
Best US rank
#1155 in 1944
Peak year
2007
Babies named Creighton in 2024
29
Total since 1880
3,735

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Creighton mean?

The meaning of Creighton 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 Creighton a boy or girl name?

Creighton is a boy name. In 2024, 29 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Creighton?

Creighton comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Creighton?

Creighton first appears in US records in 1906. Its best-ever ranking was #1155 in 1944, and 29 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].