The baby name Cree is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced KREE (IPA: /kriː/).
The baby name Cree is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced KREE (IPA: /kriː/).
Cree is in Origin.
Rooted in English usage, Cree functions as a modern unisex given name with two chief sources. Most prominently, it reflects the English exonym for the Cree Nation and language of Canada and the northern United States, a term filtered through French Kristinaux from an Ojibwe ethnonym. As a personal name, it often signifies a connection to Cree heritage or evokes northern landscapes and resilience. It also appears as a transferred surname/place-name from the River Cree in Galloway, Scotland.
Documented in North America from the mid-20th century, the name remains uncommon but recognizable, borne by actresses Cree Summer and Cree Cicchino. Variant spellings include Kree; related surnames include McCree and Creeley. Meanings depend on origin: either denoting association with the Cree people and language or indicating origin from the River Cree. With its brief, brisk sound and cultural weight, Cree suits all genders.
| Cree Summer Cree Summer is a Canadian actor best known for her role as Freddie Brooks on the popular TV show 'A Different World'. She has also lent her voice to numerous animated characters, including Susie Carmichael in 'Rugrats' and Penny in 'Inspector Gadget'. | Cree Cicchino Cree Cicchino is an American actor best known for her role as Babe Carano in the Nickelodeon television series 'Game Shakers'. Born in 2002, she has also appeared in the Netflix series 'Mr. Iglesias'. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2023 | #1 | — | 807 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| BD | 0 | #241 | 1 | 5,992 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| Canada | Boys | 2021 | #310 | 6 | 2,600 |
| Canada | Girls | 2013 | #311 | 6 | 2,792 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #571 | 3 | 11,342 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #817 | 76 | 7,044 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #888 | 29 | 8,487 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #925 | 2 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 2 | 16,355 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,233 | 4 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Cree is popular in 24 countries — most recent births per country:
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