Craig Book

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Craig Book — rock
309K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Craig Book is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Craig is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. Craig is a Scottish, Irish and Welsh masculine given name; all variations derive from the Celtic languages. The name has two origins. In some cases it can originate from a nickname, derived from the Scottish Gaelic word creag, meaning 'rock', similar to Peter. In other cases, the given name originates from the Scottish surname Craig, which is also derived from the same Scottish Gaelic word. Cognate forms of creag include the Irish creig, Manx creg, and Welsh craig. The English word crag has the same origin (Old Irish crec). The surname Book: Anna Book (born 1970), Swedish singer Asher Book (born 1988), American dancer, singer-songwriter and actor Clifford H. Book (1895–1954), lawyer in Melbourne, Australia Dan Book (born 1983), American songwriter and record producer Ed Book (born 1970), New Zealand basketball player Ian Book (born 1998), American football player Kim Book (born 1946), English footballer and manager Lauren Book (born 1984), American politician Nils-Ole Book (born 1986), German footballer Raymond Book (1925–2018), American politician Steve Book (born 1969), English footballer Todd Book (born 1968), American politici. Craig is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 309K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Craig reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Craig

Meaning: rock

Celtic

Craig is a Scottish, Irish and Welsh masculine given name; all variations derive from the Celtic languages. The name has two origins. In some cases it can originate from a nickname, derived from the Scottish Gaelic word creag, meaning 'rock', similar to Peter. In other cases, the given name originates from the Scottish surname Craig, which is also derived from the same Scottish Gaelic word. Cognate forms of creag include the Irish creig, Manx creg, and Welsh craig. The English word crag has the same origin (Old Irish crec).

Surname: Book

English

Anna Book (born 1970), Swedish singer Asher Book (born 1988), American dancer, singer-songwriter and actor Clifford H. Book (1895–1954), lawyer in Melbourne, Australia Dan Book (born 1983), American songwriter and record producer Ed Book (born 1970), New Zealand basketball player Ian Book (born 1998), American football player Kim Book (born 1946), English footballer and manager Lauren Book (born 1984), American politician Nils-Ole Book (born 1986), German footballer Raymond Book (1925–2018), American politician Steve Book (born 1969), English footballer Todd Book (born 1968), American politici.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Craig is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Craig by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Craig Book

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Craig Book:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Craig?
The first name Craig originates from Celtic. Craig is a Scottish, Irish and Welsh masculine given name; all variations derive from the Celtic languages. The name has two origins. In some cases it can originate from a nickname, derived from the Scottish Gaelic word creag, meaning 'rock', similar to Peter. In other cases, the given name originates from the Scottish surname Craig, which is also derived from the same Scottish Gaelic word. Cognate forms of creag include the Irish creig, Manx creg, and Welsh craig. The English word crag has the same origin (Old Irish crec).
When was Craig most popular?
The name Craig reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Book?
The surname Book originates from English. Anna Book (born 1970), Swedish singer Asher Book (born 1988), American dancer, singer-songwriter and actor Clifford H. Book (1895–1954), lawyer in Melbourne, Australia Dan Book (born 1983), American songwriter and record producer Ed Book (born 1970), New Zealand basketball player Ian Book (born 1998), American football player Kim Book (born 1946), English footballer and manager Lauren Book (born 1984), American politician Nils-Ole Book (born 1986), German footballer Raymond Book (1925–2018), American politician Steve Book (born 1969), English footballer Todd Book (born 1968), American politici.
What are the origins of the name Craig Book?
The name Craig Book combines two different traditions: the first name Craig has Celtic roots, while the surname Book originates from English.
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