Creighton
c-reigh-ton,
cre(i)-ghton
US Popularity:6458
Origin:British
Meaning:Border town; Place built on a ridge
Creighton is a baby boy name of Old English origins. Originally a last name, it derived from the Irish and Scottish Gaelic word crìoch and the Old English tun. With these elements, Creighton translates to “border town.” This baby name is a common variant of the Scottish Gaelic name Crichton. It may also signify a “place built on a ridge” from its Old Welsh roots. With a name like Creighton, baby can be inspired to overcome limits and live life on the edge.
Creighton Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Creighton is currently #6458 in U.S. births
Boy:Creighton is currently #2999 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#2999
in 2023
+ 553
from 2022
Sources
Name Doctor, Creighton
Behind the Name, Creighton, June 2019
SurnameDB, Last name: Creighton
Ancestry, Creighton Family History9https://www.ancestry.com/name-origin?surname=creighton)
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