Total births
180
Boys' name · since 1954
Kreig
Kreig has 180 recorded births since 1954 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1993 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 180
- total births
- 1954–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Kreig sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 180 recorded since 1954.
Social Security Administration records show Kreig recorded 180 times among boys since 1954, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1954 to 1996.
- 180 total births
- 1954–1996 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
180 boys have been named Kreig since 1954, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1996.
- 180
- total births
- 1954–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Kreig was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
15 babies were named Kreig in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Kreig's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kreig's SSA record in two at 1987 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1954, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1993 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kreig at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1954
Kreig popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1954–1996
- Peak year (1993)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Kreig by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Kreig's strongest decade.
64 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Kreig births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 19
1950s
19 births
- 1960s
1960s
27 births
- 1970s 7
1970s
7 births
- 1980s
1980s
64 births
- 1990s
1990s
63 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 64 births (36% of all-time use).
Kreig by state
Where Kreig concentrates geographically, total births since 1954
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 5 | 2.8% |
Ohio share of Kreig's total US births 2.8%
5 of 180 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kreig? ▼
Since 1954, Social Security records show 180 babies named Kreig. The most recent recorded year was 1996. Its busiest year on record was 1993, with 15 births.
When was Kreig most popular? ▼
Kreig was most popular in the 1980s decade with 64 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Kreig most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kreig are Ohio (5 births).
How long has the name Kreig been used? ▼
Records for Kreig go back to 1954, giving 43 years of history through 1996.
What names are similar to Kreig? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Krew, Kreed, Kreg, Kree, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kreig's data
- Kreig's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (64 total births) through the 1990s (63) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Ohio records the most Kreigs (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio 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 Kreig
Nearby Names Like Kreig
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kreig
Krew Boy
#582 4,136 births
Kreed Boy
#1075 1,469 births
Kreg Boy
914 births
Kree Boy
#2475 602 births
Kregg Boy
393 births
Compare Kreig side by side: Kreig vs Krew Kreig vs Kreed Kreig vs Kreg
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1954–1996 (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. "Kreig: Baby Name Since 1954 - 180 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kreig. 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 Kreig 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 July 2026.