Crosby
How to say it: KROZ-bee · /ˈkrɔzbi/
English surname from Old Norse 'kross' + 'byr', meaning 'settlement by the cross'. Also a famous surname (Bing Crosby).
Crosby was the 1,086th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 162 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 66% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,448 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,086 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 162 |
| Share of births | 1 in 20,465 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −66% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,448 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Well used even now, Crosby reached its best in the 2010s. Hovering close to that best, it looks likely to dip slightly.
What goes with it
Crisp at the start and breathy through the middle, Crosby has a surname energy. Bowie and Boone make natural companions.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Crosby is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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