Cricket Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Cricket is derived from the Old English word 'cryce' meaning a staff or stick, which was used as a club to hit the ball in the early versions of the game of cricket.
Meaning of the Name Cricket
Cricket is not a traditional personal name, but rather the name of a popular sport. The game of cricket originated in England and has been played for centuries. It is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players each. The name 'cricket' is believed to have been derived from the Old English word 'cryce' meaning a staff, stick, or crook, which was used as a form of club to hit the ball in the early versions of the game.
Popularity of the Name Cricket
The popularity for the name Cricket peaked in popularity in the year 1982 with 24 births, which ranked number 5,581 out of 17,924 unique names for that year. Cricket had the most female births in 1982 with 24, which ranked number 3,417 out of 12,331 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Cricket has declined sharply over the last ten years from 5 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among females, Cricket has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Cricket
- 20 Year Trend of Cricket: -100.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Cricket: -100.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Cricket: -100.00%
Popularity of Cricket by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Cricket. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Cricket in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Cricket is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Cricket
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