Creighton
Creighton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Town near a creek or rock.
Origin and history
Creighton originated as an Old English habitational surname denoting a settlement near a rock or creek. It has historically been used as a masculine given name in the United States, maintaining steady but modest usage over time. Today, it offers a distinctive, traditional surname-as-a-first-name feel.
Popularity in the United States
3,764 babies in the United States have been named Creighton since 1880. It ranks #2078 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1714.
States where it is most popular
- NE (30.1 %)
- TX (21.2 %)
- KS (11.8 %)
- IA (10.2 %)
- CA (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 12 |
| 1910-1920 | 115 |
| 1920-1930 | 225 |
| 1930-1940 | 169 |
| 1940-1950 | 245 |
| 1950-1960 | 259 |
| 1960-1970 | 215 |
| 1970-1980 | 359 |
| 1980-1990 | 376 |
| 1990-2000 | 420 |
| 2000-2010 | 622 |
| 2010-2019 | 534 |
| 2020-2029 | 213 |
Famous people named Creighton
- Creighton Abrams: Army General, Chief of Staff
Fun facts
- The name originally stems from Old English words referring to a farmstead or village near a creek or rocky outcrop.
- It is widely recognized in the United States due to Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, founded by the prominent Creighton family.