Creedan
An Irish masculine name possibly derived from the Gaelic "creidean" meaning believing.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Creedan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Creedan today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Creedan births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Creedan. 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 Creedan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#12,447
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Creedan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Creedan 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 Creedan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Creedan
The name Creedan has its origins in the ancient Celtic cultures of Ireland and Scotland, dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic word "crìdheann," which means "heart" or "courage." This name was likely given to newborns with the hope that they would possess a strong spirit and unwavering bravery.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Creedan can be found in the Irish Annals of Inisfallen, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. The entry, dated around the year 1150, mentions a warrior named Creedan mac Donnchadh, who fought valiantly in battles against invading Viking forces.
In the 13th century, a Scottish cleric named Creedan of Dunkeld gained recognition for his scholarly work on the Celtic bardic tradition. His writings preserved many ancient poems and stories that would have otherwise been lost to history.
During the 16th century, a renowned Irish bard named Creedan Ó Conaill was celebrated for his intricate poetic compositions, which often praised the exploits of local chieftains and nobles. His works were widely circulated and helped to maintain the cultural heritage of the Gaelic-speaking regions of Ireland.
In the 18th century, a Welsh mathematician named Creedan Prichard made significant contributions to the field of navigation and cartography. His precise calculations and innovative techniques for mapping coastal regions were invaluable to the maritime industry of the time.
Another notable figure was Creedan O'Malley, an Irish patriot and rebel leader who fought against English oppression in the late 18th century. His daring exploits and unwavering commitment to Irish independence earned him a place in the annals of Irish history.
Throughout the centuries, the name Creedan has been associated with individuals who embodied the qualities of courage, resilience, and a strong connection to their cultural roots. Although not as common as some other Celtic names, it has endured as a testament to the rich heritage of the Irish and Scottish peoples.
People
Creedan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Creedan 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
Creedan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Creedan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Creedan 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Creedan a common name?
We classify Creedan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% 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 Creedan most popular?
The single biggest year for Creedan was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Creedan is about 12 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 Creedan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Creedan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Creedan 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 Creedan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Creedan 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 Creedan 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 have Creedan as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.