Crate
A box or case for carrying goods or materials.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Crate. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Crate today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Crate births was 1921 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Crate. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Crate. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1921
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1921 SSA rank
#4,485
Tracked since 1921
Popularity
Crate: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Crate by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Crate during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Crate
The name Crate has its origins in the ancient Greek language, dating back to the 5th century BC. It is derived from the Greek word "kratos," which means "strength" or "power." The name was initially associated with the gods and heroes of Greek mythology, who were often portrayed as possessing extraordinary physical and mental strength.
In ancient Greece, the name Crate was commonly used for male children born into aristocratic families or those with military backgrounds. It was believed that bestowing such a name upon a child would imbue them with the qualities of power, resilience, and bravery.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Crate can be found in the writings of the Greek philosopher Plato, who mentioned a philosopher named Crates of Thebes in his work "Phaedo." Crates of Thebes lived in the 4th century BC and was a prominent figure in the Cynic school of philosophy, known for his ascetic lifestyle and rejection of material possessions.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Crate. One such person was Crates of Mallus, a Greek grammarian and philosopher who lived in the 2nd century BC. He was renowned for his work on the Homeric poems and his contributions to the field of literary criticism.
In the 1st century AD, there was a Roman senator named Crates of Pergamon, who was known for his expertise in rhetoric and oratory. He served as a tutor to the future Roman emperor Tiberius.
During the Middle Ages, the name Crate appeared in various religious texts and chronicles, though its usage was relatively rare. One notable figure from this period was Crato of Crafftheim, a German monk and scholar who lived in the 12th century. He was renowned for his knowledge of theology and his works on religious philosophy.
In the Renaissance era, the name Crate gained some popularity among the humanist scholars and intellectuals of the time. One prominent figure was Crato von Crafftheim, a German physician and philosopher who lived in the 16th century. He was highly respected for his medical treatises and his advocacy for scientific inquiry.
While the name Crate has been relatively uncommon in modern times, it has maintained a certain mystique and association with strength and power, thanks to its ancient Greek roots and the legacy of the notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history.
People
Crate + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Crate as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Crate: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Crate?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Crate going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Crate a common name?
We classify Crate as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Crate most popular?
The single biggest year for Crate was 1921, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Crate is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Crate in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Crate a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Crate in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Crate still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Crate in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Crate can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Crate?
You can see how many people share the name Crate on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.