Cree Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
North America
Gender Distribution:
47% Masculine / 53% Feminine
Meaning:
Cree is a name of Indigenous origin meaning 'they speak truly' or 'those who speak truth'.
Meaning of the Name Cree
Cree is a name of Indigenous origin, specifically from the Cree people in North America. The name is derived from the Cree word 'iyiyiw', meaning 'they speak truly' or 'those who speak truth'. It reflects the Cree people's value for honesty and authenticity. Cree is also the name of the language spoken by the Cree people, known for its complex grammar and rich vocabulary.
Popularity of the Name Cree
The popularity for the name Cree peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 118 births, which ranked number 3,236 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Cree had the most female births in 1991 with 89, which ranked number 1,669 out of 15,466 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2021 with 118, which ranked number 1,502 out of 14,057 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Cree has increased sharply over the last ten years from 68 births to 156 births, an increase of 129.41%. Among males, Cree has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 47 births to 118 births, an increase of 151.06%. Among females, Cree has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 21 births to 38 births, an increase of 80.95%.
Nationwide Popularity of Cree
- 20 Year Trend of Cree: 437.93%
- 10 Year Trend of Cree: 129.41%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Cree: 151.06%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Cree: 80.95%
Popularity of Cree by State
For males, Cree was most popular in Southeastern states with 27 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in GA, with 13 male births. Among females, Cree was most popular in Southwestern states with 9 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 9 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Cree. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 | 1812 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 13 | 722 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 6 | 1150 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 9 | 864 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 6 | 1137 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 7 | 992 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 10 | 1664 | 9 | 2217 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Cree
- Total Births of Cree: 170 (8.66%)
- Male Births of Cree: 129 (9.64%)
- Female Births of Cree: 40 (6.11%)
Given the upward trend of Cree over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 8.66% increase in total births, for a total of 170 births in 2024. Male births for Cree have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 129 male births in 2024, an increase of 9.64%. For Females, births for Cree have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 40 female births in 2024, an increase of 6.11%.