Cree
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: A group, a band of people
Origin: Old French/English
Popularity: Ranked #3096 in 2025 with 39 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Crew. Shares the meaning 'A group, a band of people.'
Similar names: cire, creed, creek, creu, crew, crue, cyre, careem
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Cree? About 1 in 55,475 babies born in 2025 were named Cree, or roughly 0.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Cree
What does the name Cree mean?
Cree means “A group, a band of people” from Old French/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Cree?
Cree has Old French/English origin. The traditional meaning is “A group, a band of people”.
How popular is Cree?
Cree ranked #3089 in 2025 — given to 39 babies that year.
When was Cree most popular?
Cree peaked in 2022 with 120 babies registered that year.
Is Cree a boy or girl name?
Cree is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 50% of Crees are boys and 50% are girls.
Is the name Cree rising or falling in popularity?
Cree has risen 283 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3372 in 2020 to #3089 in 2025.
How long has Cree been recorded?
Cree appears in birth records across 37 years — from 1989 through 2025.