Creed Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Creed has its roots in Latin, meaning 'I believe,' and has evolved through various languages including Old French and Middle English. It conveys a sense of faith and belief, with no direct biblical relevance. The name has gained traction in modern times, often viewed as a symbol of personal conviction and strength.
The name Creed is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Creed has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Creed' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1606th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1992nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2464th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3159th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4308th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1932nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 842nd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Creed' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Creed"
Pronunciation
/kriːd/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Creed derives from the Latin word 'credo,' which means 'I believe.' It is often associated with religious faith or belief systems.
Meaning
belief, faith
Language Evolution
Latin: credo, Old French: crede, Middle English: crede
Historical Usage
Creed gained popularity as a given name in the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries, often reflecting a strong sense of faith or belief.
Variants & Derivatives
Creede, Creedence
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Creed is perceived as a unique and somewhat modern name, often associated with strong personal beliefs and values.
Famous People
Creed Bratton - Actor and musician known for his role on The Office., Creed Fisher - Country music artist.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Creed"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Creed"
"Creed" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1606th of 7545 | 350 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1992nd of 6773 | 248 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2464th of 7552 | 208 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3159th of 10718 | 167 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4308th of 16616 | 181 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1932nd of 24088 | 1,039 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 842nd of 23106 | 3,251 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Creed" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
51.73% 1224th/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
68.25% 1606th/2353 |
- |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
47.40% 2172nd/4582 |
71.90% 3713th/5164 |
21.67% 1585th/7313 |
41.03% 3062nd/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
17.55% 699th/3984 |
41.88% 1879th/4487 |
10.36% 707th/6822 |
21.73% 1364th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Creed" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Creed"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Creed" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.