Total births
1,742
Girls' name · since 1880
Creola
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 1,742 babies named Creola, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,742
- total births
- 1880–1984
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
Creola is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,742 have been recorded since 1880.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Creola has been recorded 1,742 times among girls since 1880, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 1984.
- 1,742 total births
- 1880–1984 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,742 girls have been named Creola since 1880, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1984.
- 1,742
- total births
- 1880–1984
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Creola was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
67 babies were named Creola in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Creola's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Creola's SSA record in two at 1933 and the more recent half accounts for 37% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 63%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1887, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1920 peak of 67, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Creola at a glance
Last recorded 1984Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1880
Creola popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–1984
- Peak year (1920)
- 67
- Annual births at peak, across 105 years of records
Creola by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Creola's strongest decade.
475 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Creola births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 11
1880s
11 births
- 1890s 32
1890s
32 births
- 1900s 121
1900s
121 births
- 1910s
1910s
361 births
- 1920s
1920s
475 births
- 1930s
1930s
307 births
- 1940s
1940s
212 births
- 1950s 140
1950s
140 births
- 1960s 59
1960s
59 births
- 1970s 13
1970s
13 births
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 475 births (27% of all-time use).
How Creola compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Creola's total volume
Creola vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Creola by state
Where Creola concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 204 | 11.7% |
| #2 | South Carolina | | 165 | 9.5% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 103 | 5.9% |
| #4 | Texas | | 47 | 2.7% |
| #5 | Mississippi | | 33 | 1.9% |
| #6 | Louisiana | | 14 | 0.8% |
| #7 | West Virginia | | 12 | 0.7% |
Alabama share of Creola's total US births 11.7%
Even split
204 of 1,742 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Creola? ▼
Creola has been given to 1,742 babies in the U.S. since 1880, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1984. 67 babies were born in 1920, its single highest year.
When was Creola most popular? ▼
Creola was most popular in the 1920s decade with 475 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Creola most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Creola are Alabama (204 births), South Carolina (165 births), North Carolina (103 births).
How long has the name Creola been used? ▼
Creola has been recorded in Social Security data since 1880, spanning 105 years of data through 1984.
What names are similar to Creola? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cree, Cressie, Creta, Cresta, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Creola's data
- Creola's decade-level peak was the 1920s (475 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Creolas (204 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama 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 Creola
Nearby Names Like Creola
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Creola
Cree Girl
#4725 1,124 births
Cressie Girl
368 births
Creta Girl
350 births
Cresta Girl
236 births
Cressida Girl
#12420 162 births
Compare Creola side by side: Creola vs Cree Creola vs Cressie Creola vs Creta
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1880–1984 (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. "Creola: Baby Name Since 1880 - 1,742 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/creola. 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 Creola 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.