Crichton is an uncommon male given name of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic word 'creagach,' which means 'rocky.' It was traditionally used as a surname before becoming a given name in some families. The name Crichton is associated with the Clan Crichton, a historic Scottish family known for their service and influence during medieval times.
"The name Crichton saw a slight increase in popularity between 2002 and 2006, with 7 births compared to the previous 5-year period's 5 births. However, it then decreased again to 6 births by 2010. Over these three periods, there were a total of 18 babies named Crichton."