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Kraig

♂ Boy

Pronounced KRAYG /ˈkreɪɡ/High

Meaning: Kraig is a variant spelling of Craig, from the Scottish Gaelic creag, 'rock' or 'crag'. The K- spelling was a stylish mid-century way to freshen a solid Scottish name.Medium

In 30 seconds: Craig with a K: Kraig means 'rock; crag' (said 'KRAYG'), a sturdy Scottish name in stylish dress.
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Origin MediumScottish Gaelic
MeaningKraig is a variant spelling of Craig, from the Scottish Gaelic creag, 'rock' or 'crag'. The K- spelling was a stylish mid-century way to freshen a solid Scottish name.
U.S. rank (2020)#11377 ↘ Falling
2020 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1968
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,951

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197019392020

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kraig is a variant of Craig, from the Scottish Gaelic creag, 'rock; crag'. As Craig grew popular in mid-century America, the K- spelling appeared as a fashionable twist, cresting around 1968. It faded as the standard Craig held its ground.

Uncommon now, it reads as a period restyling of a rugged Scottish name. Solid, short, and of its decade.

Did you know? Kraig gave Craig — the Scottish word for a rocky crag — a modern K, a spelling that peaked around 1968 amid the era's taste for reworked initials.
Overall data confidence 70%
References — Kraig — Variant of Craig; Scottish Gaelic 'rock, crag'

Variations

CraigKreigCraeg

Nicknames

KraigieK

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kraig mean?

Kraig is a spelling of Craig, from the Scottish Gaelic word for 'rock' or 'crag'.

How do you pronounce Kraig?

It's said KRAYG /ˈkreɪɡ/ — one syllable.

Is Kraig a boy or girl name?

Kraig is used as a boy's name.

Is Kraig making a comeback?

Kraig is uncommon today; the standard Craig is the likelier form to be seen.

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