Total births
463
Unisex name · since 1994
Creedence
Creedence has 463 recorded births since 1994 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2021 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3318
- among boys today
- 463
- born since 1994
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
463 babies have been named Creedence since 1994, making it today's #3318 unisex name.
Creedence has 463 recorded births among boys since 1994, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3318 as of the latest data, more common than 77% of boys, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1994 to 2025.
- #3318 among boys today
- 463 born since 1994
- 2020s peak decade
- 77% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Creedence is currently the #3318 unisex name in America, more common than 77% of boys - 463 born since 1994, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3318
- among boys today
- 463
- born since 1994
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Creedence vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3318
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 77% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Creedence was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
42 babies were named Creedence in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Creedence compares
463 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
Creedence's all-time total is 26% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Creedence | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 463 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 23 | 22,252 |
Creedence's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Creedence's SSA record in two at 2014 and the more recent half accounts for 79% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 21%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2003, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 42, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Creedence at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#3,318
Active since
1994
Creedence popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Creedence popularity over time - girls
136 total births recorded since 2003 (Creedence as girls' name)
Creedence by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Creedence's strongest decade.
217 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Creedence births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 12
1990s
12 births
- 2000s 36
2000s
36 births
- 2010s
2010s
198 births
- 2020s
2020s
217 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 217 births (47% of all-time use).
Creedence by state
Where Creedence concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Missouri | | 6 | 1.3% |
| #2 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 1.1% |
Missouri share of Creedence's total US births 1.3%
Even split
6 of 463 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Creedence? ▼
463 babies have been named Creedence since 1994. It currently ranks #3318 among boys. The peak year was 2021 with 42 births.
When was Creedence most popular? ▼
Creedence was most popular in the 2020s decade with 217 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Creedence most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Creedence are Missouri (6 births), Oklahoma (5 births), Texas (5 births).
Is Creedence a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Creedence is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 463 births, and as a girl's name it has 136 births.
How long has the name Creedence been used? ▼
Creedence has been recorded in Social Security data since 1994, spanning 32 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Creedence? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Crew, Creed, Creighton, Cree, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Creedence's data
- Missouri records the most Creedences (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Missouri 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 Creedence
Nearby Names Like Creedence
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Creedence
Crew Boy
#250 12,509 births
Creed Boy
#610 5,920 births
Creighton Boy
#3797 3,764 births
Cree Boy
#2005 1,129 births
Cresencio Boy
879 births
Compare Creedence side by side: Creedence vs Crew Creedence vs Creed Creedence vs Creighton
Related Names
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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, 1994–2025 (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. "Creedence: #3318 Unisex Name - 463 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/creedence. 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 Creedence 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.