An uncommon Latin pick — distinctive and rare.
Misspelling of credence.
Creedence is a boy's and girl's baby name of Latin origin, a variant of Credence from the Latin credere meaning 'to believe.' The legendary American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival — known for 'Proud Mary' and 'Bad Moon Rising' — turned this word into one of classic rock's most iconic names.
Creedence has 22+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1994.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 189 | — |
| 2010s | 198 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 36 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 12 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36 | #3274 |
| 2023 | 41 | #3013 |
| 2022 | 41 | #3014 |
| 2021 | 42 | #2926 |
| 2020 | 29 | #3663 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3152 |
| 2018 | 28 | #3806 |
| 2017 | 27 | #3904 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4812 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4574 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5524 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5436 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5767 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8204 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8280 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9146 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6830 |
| 2007 | 6 | #11194 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12395 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11218 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Though more common for boys, Creedence has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 135 births since 2003.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1994–2024) · Methodology