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Crichton
OriginWelsh
Meaning"from the hilltop town"
US RankUnranked
Below 5 births
About Crichton
This surname name may offer a pronunciation challenge, to those unfamiliar with Michael Crichton novels, but its fresher than Hunter or Cooper.
Pronounced KRIK-tun.
As of October 2026, Crichton ranked #11019 in US births in 2010 SSA, peaked at #9765 in 2006.
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- Michael Crichton
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- John Crichton
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- Crichton Nelson
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