Creighton Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Creighton is of Old English origin, meaning 'creek settlement'. It evolved from the Old English elements 'creca' and 'tun'. The name is associated with a historical place in England and gained popularity in the 19th century. It is not biblically relevant and is recognized today as a unique name with a strong image.
The name Creighton is most popular in Nebraska, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest 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, Creighton has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled 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, 'Creighton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1744th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1618th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1575th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1536th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1823rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2075th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2834th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 29526th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Creighton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Creighton"
Pronunciation
/ˈkreɪtən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Creighton is derived from a place name in England, specifically from a village in Northumberland. It is believed to originate from the Old English elements 'creca', meaning 'a creek', and 'tun', meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement'.
Meaning
creek settlement
Language Evolution
Creca-tun, Cretone, Creighton
Historical Usage
The name Creighton gained popularity as a surname and later as a given name, particularly in Scotland and England, during the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Crighton, Kreighton, Creitton
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Creighton is perceived as a unique and distinguished name, often associated with educational institutions and a sense of heritage.
Famous People
Creighton Abrams, Creighton University alumni, Creighton B. McCoy
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Creighton"
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 "Creighton"
"Creighton" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1744th of 7545 | 308 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1618th of 6773 | 346 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1575th of 7552 | 473 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1536th of 10718 | 508 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1823rd of 16616 | 633 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2075th of 24088 | 949 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2834th of 23106 | 518 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 29526th of 35406 | 11 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Creighton" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
75.26% 1171st/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
44.25% 1228th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
- |
50.88% 1790th/3518 |
53.07% 2146th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
53.87% 1985th/3685 |
- |
42.36% 2200th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
28.59% 1310th/4582 |
- |
37.71% 2758th/7313 |
57.18% 4267th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
44.15% 1759th/3984 |
- |
55.69% 3799th/6822 |
- |
Regional Popularity of "Creighton" 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 "Creighton"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Creighton" 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.