Creed
Creed is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Belief, faith, or set of guiding principles.
Origin and history
Creed is an English vocabulary name derived from the Latin word meaning 'I believe'. While historically rare as a given name, it has seen a noticeable surge in U.S. popularity in recent years. Its adoption has been influenced in part by prominent media and sports figures.
Popularity in the United States
5,920 babies in the United States have been named Creed since 1880. It ranks #1573 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #659.
States where it is most popular
- TX (18.6 %)
- OK (9 %)
- MO (6.4 %)
- TN (5.7 %)
- OH (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 33 |
| 1890-1900 | 27 |
| 1900-1910 | 12 |
| 1910-1920 | 155 |
| 1920-1930 | 223 |
| 1930-1940 | 136 |
| 1940-1950 | 128 |
| 1950-1960 | 109 |
| 1960-1970 | 84 |
| 1970-1980 | 112 |
| 1980-1990 | 93 |
| 1990-2000 | 171 |
| 2000-2010 | 690 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,556 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,391 |
Famous people named Creed
- Creed Humphrey: American football player
- Creed Bratton: Actor, Musician
Fun facts
- The word entered English via Old French from the Latin verb credo, meaning 'I believe'.
- More than a third of all U.S. births registered with the name Creed since 1880 were recorded after 2020.