Cruz

Cruz: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex name#331 in 2025

How popular is Cruz?

#331boys, 2025

1,040U.S. babies in 2025

#279peak rank (2013)

35,024babies since 1880

Since 1880, 4,232 girls and 30,792 boys in the U.S. have been named Cruz (12% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #793 in 1923. Its highest rank for boys was #279 in 2013. In 2025 it ranked #331 for boys, with 1,040 babies given the name.

U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

Names similar to Cruz

Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.

Crue

Sibling name ideas for Cruz

Names that peaked around the same time as Cruz and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.

Cruz FAQ

How popular is the name Cruz?

Is Cruz a boy or girl name?

Cruz is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (4,232 girls and 30,792 boys since 1880).

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).