How Many People Are Named Kraig?
Complete statistics for the name Kraig: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kraig, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 64,121 Americans today. With around 5,147 people named Kraig alive in the US, it peaked in popularity back in 1968.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 52All 5,951 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1968Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kraig Through the Generations
Kraig has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1968 when 212 babies were given this name. Today, it's considered a name between classic and modern, with a fairly even distribution across different age groups. The majority of people named Kraig are now aged 30-60, making up 60% of the total, while 7% are under 30 and 33% are over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kraig's American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kraig
How Many People Have the Name Kraig?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 235 people in the United States currently share the name Kraig. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,410,422 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kraig a Common or Rare Name?
Kraig is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Kraig Mean?
Kraig means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kraig in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Kraig Most Popular?
The name Kraig reached peak popularity in 1968, with 212 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kraig?
Approximately 235 people named Kraig live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 235. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,410,422 Americans.
Is Kraig a rare name?
Kraig is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,410,422 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kraig mean?
Kraig means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins.
Is Kraig more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kraig are male and 0% are female.
When was Kraig most popular?
Kraig peaked in 1968 with 212 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.