Derived from the name of the Cree indigenous people
The name is derived from the French term 'Cristinaux', which was a translation of the self-designation 'Kenistenoag' used by the Cree people of North America. It is used as a given name to honor heritage or as a nature-adjacent, short, modern choice. In recent years, it has gained visibility through celebrity usage.
About 39 boys were named Cree in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Prolific voice actress and singer
American actress known for Game Shakers
Son of actors Tia Mowry and Cory Hardrict
The same feel as Cree — far less common.
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