Creighton
Pronunciation: [ kr-AYT-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Creighton first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 16 babies have been named Creighton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Creighton is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #44,382 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #44,382
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Creighton
Creighton is a girl name .
Is Creighton a boy or girl name? Creighton is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #44,382 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,790. Creighton is more commonly used as a boy name.
Creighton is currently ranked #44,382 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Creighton include Cre, Crei, Creiy, Creiie, Creig, Creigy, Creigie, Ton, Tony, Tonie, Hton, and Cry. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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