Total births
1,129
Unisex name · since 1989
Cree
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 1,129 babies named Cree, peaking in 2022. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2005
- among boys today
- 1,129
- born since 1989
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other boys
Cree currently ranks #2005 among unisex names in America, with 1,129 babies recorded since 1989.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Cree has been recorded 1,129 times among boys since 1989, currently ranked #2005 nationally and more common than 86% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2025.
- #2005 among boys today
- 1,129 born since 1989
- 2020s peak decade
- 86% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Cree is currently the #2005 unisex name in America, more common than 86% of boys - 1,129 born since 1989, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2005
- among boys today
- 1,129
- born since 1989
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other boys
Cree vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2005
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 86% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Cree was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
120 babies were named Cree in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Cree compares
1,129 Top 29% higher than 71% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Cree's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Cree | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,129 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 120 | 23 | 22,252 |
Cree's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Cree's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 89% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 11%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2022 peak of 120, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Cree at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#2,005
Active since
1989
Cree popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 120
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Cree popularity over time - girls
1,124 total births recorded since 1989 (Cree as girls' name)
Cree by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Cree's strongest decade.
523 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Cree births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 59
1990s
59 births
- 2000s 48
2000s
48 births
- 2010s
2010s
494 births
- 2020s
2020s
523 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 523 births (46% of all-time use).
How Cree compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Cree's total volume
Cree vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Cree by state
Where Cree concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 83 | 7.4% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 61 | 5.4% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 41 | 3.6% |
| #4 | Virginia | | 24 | 2.1% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 23 | 2.0% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 22 | 1.9% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 18 | 1.6% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 17 | 1.5% |
Texas share of Cree's total US births 7.4%
Even split
83 of 1,129 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 16 reporting states.
Cree appears in 16 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cree? ▼
Cree has been given to 1,129 babies in the U.S. since 1989, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2005 as of the latest data. 120 babies were born in 2022, its single highest year.
When was Cree most popular? ▼
Cree was most popular in the 2020s decade with 523 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Cree most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cree are Texas (83 births), Georgia (61 births), North Carolina (41 births).
Is Cree a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Cree is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,129 births, and as a girl's name it has 1,124 births.
How long has the name Cree been used? ▼
Records for Cree go back to 1989, giving 37 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Cree? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Crew, Creed, Creighton, Cresencio, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Cree's data
- Texas records the most Crees (83 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Cree
Nearby Names Like Cree
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cree
Crew Boy
#250 12,509 births
Creed Boy
#610 5,920 births
Creighton Boy
#3797 3,764 births
Cresencio Boy
879 births
Creston Boy
#9030 835 births
Compare Cree side by side: Cree vs Crew Cree vs Creed Cree vs Creighton
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Cree
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1989–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Cree: #2005 Unisex Name - 1,129 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cree. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Cree draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.