Cruz
How to say it: KROOZ · /ˈkruz/
Spanish for 'cross,' from Latin 'crux'; originally a religious reference to the Christian cross.
Cruz was the 289th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,025 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to slip to #293 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #289 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,025 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,697 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −4% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #293 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rising steadily, Cruz found its strongest showing yet in the 2020s. Standing at its peak now at #289, a slight dip looks likely.
What goes with it
A single clipped syllable with sharp edges and a breathy finish gives Cruz a strong feel. Enzo shares its punch.
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Honouring a Cruz in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Cruz is about 1 in 113.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #200. Ireland: #354.
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