Kreg
Kreg is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Crag or rocky outcrop (as a variant of Craig), or watchful (as a variant of Gregory).
Origin and history
Kreg is a modern spelling variant of Craig, which ultimately derives from a Gaelic word meaning 'crag' or 'rocky outcrop'. It has also been used as a variation of the Germanic name Greg or Gregory. In the United States, it is a rare masculine name that saw peak usage in the mid-20th century.
Popularity in the United States
914 babies in the United States have been named Kreg since 1880. It ranks #3764 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- IA (34.7 %)
- OH (22.4 %)
- TX (22.4 %)
- CA (10.2 %)
- MI (10.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 11 |
| 1950-1960 | 124 |
| 1960-1970 | 303 |
| 1970-1980 | 202 |
| 1980-1990 | 175 |
| 1990-2000 | 87 |
| 2000-2010 | 12 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Kreg originated as a phonetic or stylized spelling variant of the more common name Craig.
- Most U.S. babies named Kreg were born during the mid to late 20th century.