Will my child share the name Cressida with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Cressida per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Cressida in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Cressida becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Cressida is declining: down 339 places since 2020, to #2,788 in 2025. It peaked at #1,204 in 2015.

Is Cressida a good choice for a distinctive name?

Cressida is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Cressida?

Notable people named Cressida include: Cressida Galea, Cressida O'Hanlon and Cressida Bell.

Is Cressida a popular baby name in the United States?

Cressida does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Cressida

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Cressida is a distinctive choice, ranked #2788 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Cressida in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Cressida

Cressida is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 846 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1204 in 2015 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Cressida is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Cressida in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Cressida

Cressida Galea — Cressida Galea is a Maltese economist and politician from the Labour Party.
Cressida O'Hanlon — Cressida Clytie O'Hanlon is an Australian politician from the Labor Party.
Cressida Bell — Cressida Bell is an English artist and designer, specializing in textiles, interior design, cake decoration and illustration.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.