Crewe
A name derived from the Old English word "crēac", meaning "creek" or "brook".
Name Census estimates that about 147 living Americans carry the first name Crewe. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Crewe today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Crewe births was 2022 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Crewe. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Crewe with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
147
~ 1 in 2,331,662 Americans
Peak year
2022
16 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,892
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Crewe: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Crewe from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 75 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Crewe remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Crewe 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 Crewe 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 Crewe
The name Crewe has its origins in England, stemming from the Old English word "crū," which means "pen" or "enclosure." It's believed to have emerged as a place name in reference to settlements or towns located near a pen or enclosure for livestock. The earliest recorded use of the name Crewe dates back to the 11th century, when it appeared in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive land survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Crewe was Sir Randolph Crewe, born around 1558. He was an English lawyer and politician who served as Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench from 1624 to 1627. His tenure was marked by his opposition to the Duke of Buckingham's unpopular policies, which ultimately led to his dismissal from office.
In the 17th century, another significant figure bearing the name Crewe was Nathaniel Crewe, born in 1633. He was an English clergyman and Bishop of Durham from 1671 until his death in 1722. Crewe was known for his involvement in the Glorious Revolution of 1688, which saw the overthrow of King James II and the ascension of William III and Mary II to the English throne.
Moving forward to the 18th century, John Crewe, born in 1742, was a prominent English landowner and politician. He served as a Member of Parliament for various constituencies, including Cheshire and Newcastle-under-Lyme, from 1768 to 1828. Crewe played a significant role in the development of the town of Crewe, which was named after his family.
In the 19th century, Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe, born in 1858, was a notable figure. He served as Lord President of the Council and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland during the early 20th century. Crewe-Milnes was also a prominent advocate for education and the arts, serving as Chancellor of the Universities of London and Sheffield.
Another historical figure with the name Crewe was Sir Charles Crewe, born in 1846. He was a British diplomat and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Newfoundland from 1904 to 1909. Crewe played a pivotal role in the economic and political development of the colony during his tenure.
While the name Crewe has its roots in England, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including North America and Australia, carried by individuals of English descent. Throughout its history, the name has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including lawyers, clergymen, politicians, and administrators, all leaving their mark on the annals of history.
People
Crewe + last name combinations
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FAQ
Crewe: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Crewe?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 147 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Crewe 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 2,331,662 US residents.
Is Crewe a common name?
We classify Crewe as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 148 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Crewe most popular?
The single biggest year for Crewe was 2022, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Crewe is about 10 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 Crewe in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Crewe a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Crewe 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 Crewe still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Crewe 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 Crewe 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 Americans are named Crewe?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.