Find out how popular the first name Crockett has been for the last 43 years (from 1981 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Crockett by gender

Based on the last 43 years of data, Crockett is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 13 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Crockett.

The history of the first name Crockett

The name Crockett has its origins in the Old French word "crochet," which means "hook" or "crook." This word is derived from the Germanic root "krok," which also means "hook" or "bend." The name likely arose as a descriptive surname for someone who made or used hooks or crooks, or perhaps someone with a crooked or bent appearance.

The earliest recorded use of the name Crockett dates back to the late 12th century in England. It appeared in various spellings, such as Crochet, Croket, and Crokette, before settling on the modern spelling of Crockett.

One of the earliest known historical references to the name Crockett comes from the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a census-like record of landowners in England. The rolls mention a Robert Crokette from Oxfordshire.

In terms of notable individuals with the first name Crockett, one of the most famous is undoubtedly Davy Crockett (1786-1836), the celebrated American folk hero and frontiersman. He was a prominent figure in the Texas Revolution and is remembered for his exploits in the Battle of the Alamo.

Another historical figure with the name Crockett was Walter Crockett (1775-1838), a U.S. Representative from Tennessee who served in the 15th and 16th Congresses.

Samuel Rutherford Crockett (1860-1914) was a Scottish novelist and playwright, best known for his historical novels set in Galloway, such as "The Stickit Minister" and "The Raiders."

In the world of sports, Crockett Arrington (1940-2022) was an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA for teams like the Detroit Pistons and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Lastly, Crockett Johnson (1906-1975) was an American cartoonist and children's book author, famous for creating the beloved character Barnaby and writing the classic book "Harold and the Purple Crayon."

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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