Davys little one or from the crocket
Originally an English and French surname, it likely derives from the Old French 'crochet', referring to a hook or shepherd's crook. In an American context, it is inextricably linked to the frontiersman Davy Crockett, symbolizing rugged individualism and the spirit of the West.
Less common today
Crockett isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,465 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American folk hero, frontiersman, and politician
Undercover detective portrayed by Don Johnson · Miami Vice
Writer and illustrator of Harold and the Purple Crayon
