Creighton

Creighton - A very unique male name

Creighton appeared on the charts for the first time in 1945 on position #1325. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Creighton and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Creighton? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Creighton. The baby boy name Creighton was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3905 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Creighton peaked in popularity 81 years ago in 1945 on position 1325.

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Creighton is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Creighton is currently topping the baby name charts in Missouri at position #894 - and is the least popular in Missouri at position #894.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Creighton is where you live.

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Creighton origin and meaning

English / Scottish surname and place name

Boundary farm / rocky place — transferred surname and place name; its elements are disputed between 'boundary' and 'rock' readings

Creighton is a transferred surname and Cheshire place name used as a given name since 1945, peaking in 2012. Creighton University in Omaha gives it an institutional association in the US.

Origin uncertain

Creighton is a 9 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Creighton

We've found the following names that sound similar to Creighton, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Creighton

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Creighton a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Creighton?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KRAY-ton · /ˈkreɪtən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Crayton — Respelling matching the pronunciation.
• Creighten — -en variant.

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Creighton for a formal surname name with a university's polish.

Worth knowing

• Most will say it right but spell it Crayton or Creyton.
• Creighton University is the dominant US association.