Craige
A boy's name of Scottish Gaelic origin with 371 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Craige is a one-syllable boy's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With only 371 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Craige is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Craige is a boy's baby name of Scottish Gaelic origin, a variant spelling of Craig, from the Gaelic creag meaning 'crag' or 'rocky cliff' — a name rooted in the dramatic landscape of the Scottish Highlands.
Craig has been a reliable, masculine choice across English-speaking countries for decades, with its clean one-syllable directness. Craige's added E gives it a medieval Scottish look that feels more historically authentic to its Gaelic roots.
EtymologyShow more
Craige is cataloged under the Scottish Gaelic naming tradition. Names from the Scottish Gaelic tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Craige has been recorded as a boy's name since 1941, with 371 total births. Browse the Scottish Gaelic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Craige has 44+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1941.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | #11775 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 22 | #8330 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 44 | #6116 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 81 | #4068 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 102 | #2651 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 85 | #2871 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 32 | #3243 | — |
The Story of Craige
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1972, Craige is a Gen X staple. Boys named Craige are most likely born between 1962 and 1982.
How rare is Craige?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Craige is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1941, peaked in the 1960s with 102 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Craige by the numbers
- Would fill 8 school buses
- Meeting one Craige per day would take 1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(44 years, 1941–2005)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | #11775 |
| 1997 | 6 | #8330 |
| 1995 | 6 | #7982 |
| 1992 | 5 | #8649 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8358 |
| 1989 | 6 | #7138 |
| 1988 | 8 | #5288 |
| 1987 | 9 | #4633 |
| 1986 | 5 | #6935 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6730 |
| 1983 | 6 | #5621 |
| 1981 | 5 | #6470 |
| 1979 | 7 | #4935 |
| 1978 | 6 | #5180 |
| 1977 | 6 | #5249 |
| 1976 | 6 | #5042 |
| 1974 | 10 | #3368 |
| 1973 | 6 | #4604 |
| 1972 | 18 | #2174 |
| 1971 | 9 | #3413 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1941–2005