Crockett is an unusual and distinctive given name, believed to have originated from Scottish or Irish roots. It is derived from the Gaelic surname 'Croaket', which is thought to be a variant of 'McCrogan'. The name has been associated with notable figures such as Davy Crockett, the American folk hero known for his frontier exploits in the early 19th century.
The name Crockett has seen variable popularity over the years, with several peaks and valleys in its birth occurrences. The highest number of births recorded was 15 in 2019, while there were periods when the name wasn't given to any newborns at all. Overall, from 1880 to 2023, there have been a total of 362 babies named Crockett.