Kraig
Meaning
“A modern respelling of Craig, from Scottish Gaelic creag, meaning rock or crag.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Kraig peaked in the 1960s.
When you meet Kraig
People given the name Kraig in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1960 to 1989. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Kraig deep dive
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