Crosby
Crosby: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɹɒz.bi/ · /ˈkɹɑz.bi/
Meaning and origin of Crosby
Root meaning: “cross”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Old Norse kross (“cross”) + býr (“settlement”).
How popular is Crosby?
Since 1880, 612 girls and 5,878 boys in the U.S. have been named Crosby (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3563 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #578 in 2015. In 2025, 196 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Crosby FAQ
What does the name Crosby mean?
Crosby traces back to a root meaning "cross". A male given name transferred from the surname. From Old Norse kross (“cross”) + býr (“settlement”).
What is the origin of the name Crosby?
Crosby is listed as a name of Norse origin.
How popular is the name Crosby?
Since 1880, 612 girls and 5,878 boys in the U.S. have been named Crosby (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3563 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #578 in 2015. In 2025, 196 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Crosby a boy or girl name?
Crosby is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 612 girls and 5,878 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.