Name meaning & stats
Kraig
Kraig means “rock” (Scottish origin). 5,944 US babies since 1940, peak 1968. Notable Kraigs are 1.8× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
“rock”
ScottishSpelling of Craig
From craig; first a surname.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1968
5,944 US babies were named Kraig between 1940 and 2025.
Where Kraigs end up
Not enough notable Kraigs yet, so this uses the spelling family: Craig, Kraig.
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 1.8× | High · 170 people |
| Politician | 0.8× | High · 78 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 0.9× | High · 75 people |
| Actor | 0.9× | High · 71 people |
Among notable men who are footballers, the Craig family show up 1.8× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Kraig has a surprise career: 1.6×
Spelling family
1 in 51 Craigs spell it Kraig
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1968)