Creed Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Creed is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Creed?
Creed is spelled C-R-E-E-D. The name has 5 letters.
Creed at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- The word “Creed” literally means a statement of beliefs or a formal declaration of faith.
- Origin
- The name “Creed” is derived from the English word “creed”, which in turn comes from the Latin word “credo” meaning “I believe.”
- Pronunciation
- kreed · 1 syllable
Creed Popularity in 2025
Rank#663
Recorded Births413
- Boys usage fell 53 places to #663 and recorded 54 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Creed Mean?
The word “Creed” literally means a statement of beliefs or a formal declaration of faith.
Origin: The name “Creed” is derived from the English word “creed”, which in turn comes from the Latin word “credo” meaning “I believe.”
How Do You Pronounce Creed?
Pronunciationkreed
Syllables1
What Is the History of the Name Creed?
- History
- “Creed” is historically a term used to denote religious confessions or doctrinal statements in Christianity and other faiths, though its use as a personal name is relatively modern and uncommon.
Creed Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 413 | #663 |
| 2024 | Boys | 467 | #610 |
| 2023 | Boys | 404 | #672 |
| 2022 | Boys | 422 | #653 |
| 2021 | Boys | 391 | #681 |
| 2020 | Girls | 5 | #15,088 |
| 2020 | Boys | 294 | #790 |
| 2019 | Boys | 260 | #855 |
| 2018 | Boys | 215 | #964 |
| 2017 | Boys | 196 | #1,025 |
| 2016 | Boys | 207 | #985 |
| 2015 | Boys | 131 | #1,340 |
| 2014 | Boys | 138 | #1,285 |
| 2013 | Boys | 129 | #1,326 |
| 2012 | Boys | 116 | #1,428 |
| 2011 | Boys | 75 | #1,866 |
| 2010 | Boys | 89 | #1,713 |
| 2009 | Boys | 93 | #1,688 |
| 2008 | Boys | 76 | #1,899 |
| 2007 | Boys | 67 | #2,051 |
| 2006 | Boys | 66 | #2,010 |
| 2005 | Boys | 60 | #2,061 |
| 2004 | Boys | 57 | #2,075 |
| 2003 | Boys | 69 | #1,749 |
When Was Creed Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Boys
467 recorded births
National rank #610
2022 · Boys
422 recorded births
National rank #653
2025 · Boys
413 recorded births
National rank #663
2023 · Boys
404 recorded births
National rank #672
Where Creed Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| SD | #171 | 8 |
| ND | #226 | 5 |
| NE | #244 | 10 |
| MO | #281 | 24 |
| KY | #281 | 19 |
| OK | #328 | 14 |
| WV | #330 | 5 |
| IA | #331 | 11 |