Creasie
A feminine variant of the name Cressida, derived from Latin meaning "golden-haired".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Creasie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Creasie today is around 96 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Creasie births was 1925 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Creasie. 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
- • The typical person named Creasie is about 96 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Creasies were born before 1940.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Creasie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1925
8 babies that year
Average age
96
years old
1950 SSA rank
#5,450
Tracked since 1893
Popularity
Creasie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Creasie from the 1890s through to the 1950s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 42 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Creasie 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 Creasie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Creasies live
Origin
Meaning and history of Creasie
The given name Creasie has its origins in the Greek language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "kresis," which means "creation" or "act of creating." This suggests that the name may have been associated with creativity, artistry, or the act of bringing something new into existence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Creasie can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who lived from 428 BC to 348 BC. In his work "The Republic," Plato mentions a character named Creasie, although little is known about the specific details or significance of this character.
During the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century AD, the name Creasie was occasionally used among Greek-speaking communities in the Eastern Roman Empire. Historical records from this period indicate that several individuals bearing this name held positions of importance, such as clergymen, scholars, or noblemen.
In the Middle Ages, the name Creasie found its way into the annals of European history through various literary works and chronicles. One notable figure was Creasie of Cologne, a 12th-century German poet and scholar who gained recognition for her contributions to the development of German literature during the Middle High German period.
As the Renaissance swept across Europe in the 14th to 17th centuries, the name Creasie experienced a resurgence in popularity among the artistic and intellectual circles of the time. A renowned individual bearing this name was Creasie Medici, an Italian painter and sculptor who lived from 1459 to 1528. Her works adorned many churches and palaces in Florence and other Italian cities, cementing her legacy as a master of the Renaissance art movement.
During the Age of Enlightenment in the 18th century, a French philosopher and writer named Creasie Voltaire (1694-1778) gained widespread acclaim for her influential works, which challenged traditional beliefs and promoted reason, liberty, and tolerance. Her satirical works, such as "Candide," became literary classics and played a significant role in shaping the intellectual landscape of the time.
While the name Creasie has not been as commonly used in more recent times, it continues to hold a place in historical records and cultural heritage, serving as a reminder of its rich and diverse origins spanning across centuries and civilizations.
People
Creasie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Creasie 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
Creasie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Creasie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Creasie 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 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Creasie a common name?
We classify Creasie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 130 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Creasie most popular?
The single biggest year for Creasie was 1925, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Creasie is about 96 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Creasie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Creasie in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.