Credence

A modern word and virtue name which first appeared on the US baby name charts in 2013, when it was given to 6 boys. Usage peaked in 2019, with 18 boys and seven baby girls, no doubt thanks to the enigmatic Credence Barebone from the Fantastic Beasts film franchise.

Pronounced KREE-dens.

As of October 2026, Credence ranked #12739 in US births in 2019 SSA, peaked at #11632 in 2018.