Cranston

Boy name

Cranston has been given to 364 babies in the U.S. since 1917. It peaked in 1990.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

364

Peak year

1990 (12 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1917

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Cranston.

364 babies since 1976

364 babies since 1983

363 babies since 1980

363 babies since 1983

363 babies since 1984

363 babies since 1988

366 babies since 1970

366 babies since 1979

How popular is the name Cranston?

Cranston has been given to 364 babies in the U.S. since 1917. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Cranston peak?

Cranston peaked in 1990, when 12 babies were given the name.

Is Cranston a girl or boy name?

Cranston is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Cranston are boys).

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