Kraig

Kraig 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 England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2000.

Kraig at a glance

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

About the name Kraig

Kraig 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, Kraig first appears in Social Security records in 1939. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #523 in 1968, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 5,951 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kraig in US records

First recorded (US)
1939
Best US rank
#523 in 1968
Peak year
1968
Total since 1880
5,951

Kraig in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1761 in 1997
Babies named Kraig in 2000
3
Total since 1996
22

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kraig mean?

The meaning of Kraig 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 Kraig a boy or girl name?

Kraig is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2000.

What origin is the name Kraig?

Kraig comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kraig?

Kraig first appears in US records in 1939. Its best-ever ranking was #523 in 1968, and 0 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].