Cread
Of unclear origin and meaning, potentially derived from Irish words related to creativity or craft-making.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Cread. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cread today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cread births was 1924 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cread. 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 Cread. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1924
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1924 SSA rank
#3,974
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Cread: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cread from the 1910s through to the 1920s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cread 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 Cread during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cread
The name Cread has its origins in the ancient Celtic language of Brittonic, spoken by the Britons of Great Britain and continental Europe during the Iron Age and Roman period. It is derived from the Proto-Celtic word "krēdos," meaning "belief" or "faith." This word stems from the Proto-Indo-European root "kred-dʰeh₁," which signifies "to put one's heart into something."
In the early medieval period, the name Cread appeared in various Old Welsh texts and manuscripts, such as the "Black Book of Carmarthen" and the "Book of Aneirin." These texts contain references to historical figures and characters bearing the name, suggesting its usage among the ancient Britons.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Cread was a 6th-century Welsh saint and abbot known as Cread of Llangred. He founded the monastery of Llangred (now Llangree) in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and was revered for his piety and teachings.
In the 9th century, a Welsh prince named Cread ap Rhain ruled over the kingdom of Rhos in what is now northwestern Wales. He is mentioned in the "Annales Cambriae" (Welsh Annals) for his involvement in battles against the Saxons and Vikings.
Another notable figure was Cread ap Gwrgan, a 10th-century Welsh nobleman and warrior who fought alongside King Hywel Dda, one of the most celebrated rulers of medieval Wales. Cread ap Gwrgan is mentioned in the "Armes Prydein Vawr" (The Great Prophecy of Britain), an important medieval Welsh text.
In the 12th century, a Welsh cleric named Cread Fychan (Cread the Little) served as the Bishop of Llandaff from 1126 to 1150. He is recorded in the "Book of Llandaff," a medieval manuscript that chronicles the history of the Llandaff diocese.
Cread ap Madog, a 13th-century Welsh nobleman and military leader, played a significant role in the conflicts between the Welsh princes and the English monarchs. He is mentioned in various medieval Welsh chronicles and historical records for his bravery and defense of Welsh territories.
While the name Cread has its roots in ancient Celtic culture, it has been carried through the centuries by individuals from various walks of life, including saints, princes, warriors, and clergymen, leaving an indelible mark on the rich tapestry of Welsh history and tradition.
People
Cread + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cread 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
Cread: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cread?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cread 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 Cread a common name?
We classify Cread 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, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cread most popular?
The single biggest year for Cread was 1924, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cread 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 Cread in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cread a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cread 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 Cread still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cread 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 Cread 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 common is the name Cread?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Cread at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.