Settlement of cranes
Derived from Old English, this surname-turned-given-name refers to a town or estate where cranes (the birds) were known to gather. It specifically points to a location in Midlothian, Scotland, or similar English topographical roots.
Less common today
Cranston isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,468 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Emmy-winning actor known for Breaking Bad
American stage and screen actor
The alter ego of the crime-fighter The Shadow · The Shadow
