Cree
1 syllable
⚧ Unisex ◎ English / NativeAmerican ◈ 1 syllable
"First Nations people of Canada."

From English / NativeAmerican

Cree refers to the Cree people — one of the largest indigenous nations in North America, with territory spanning from Alberta to Quebec. Cree Summer voiced Susie Carmichael on Rugrats. The Cree language (Nēhiyawēwin) is one of the most widely spoken indigenous languages in Canada. Four letters of indigenous North American heritage, cultural pride, and animated-TV childhood.

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Cree at a glance
MeaningFirst Nations people of Canada.
OriginEnglish / NativeAmerican
GenderUnisex
Syllables1
NumerologyLife Path 4
US Rank (today)#3838
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Why parents love Cree
  • The Cree are one of North America's largest indigenous nations.
  • Cree Summer voiced Susie Carmichael on Rugrats.
  • Four letters with a clean, bright sound: KREE.
  • The Cree language is one of Canada's most spoken indigenous languages.
  • It carries genuine indigenous heritage.
The vibe of Cree
Cree nationindigenousSummerRugratsCanadianNēhiyawēwinheritagepride
Origin & history of Cree
Cree (from French Cris, adaptation of an Ojibwe word) English Cree
1
English / NativeAmerican roots
Cree refers to one of the largest indigenous nations in North America. The Cree language family is one of the most widely spoken indigenous language groups in Canada. Cree Summer voiced Susie Carmichael on Rugrats and Elmyra on Tiny Toon Adventures.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: The Cree nation has existed for millennia; Cree Summer (born 1969).
3
Today
Cree remains a beloved choice, ranking #3838 in the US. 2,192 babies have been named Cree since 1989.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Cree?
1991 peak year
Cree has settled into a steady rhythm — neither rising sharply nor fading, holding a consistent place in U.S. birth records. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #3838), with about 118 babies named Cree each year. In 1991, 89 babies received the name (ranked #1671). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 2,192.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
89 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,671)
118 Avg. per year
(last decade)
1,180 Total registrations
last 10 years
2,192 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #3,838) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Cree
4
Life path number
The Builder
Discipline, reliability and masterful building.

Cree's Life Path 1 is the pioneer's number — indigenous pioneering. People named Cree tend to be proud, rooted, and gifted at carrying vast heritage in four letters.

Carries vast heritage
Proud and rooted
Indigenous strength
Rugrats warmth
Four-letter nation
C3
R9
E5
E5
Sum: 22 → Life path 4
Personality of Cree
🏛️
Steady & reliable
When they make a promise, they keep it.
📐
Methodical
Thorough, careful, precise.
💪
Quietly powerful
Their strength is always there when it matters.
🌿
Grounded
No matter what swirls around them, they stay centred.
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