Kross
How to say it: KROSS · /ˈkrɔs/
Modern American respelling of Cross - from English word for the Christian symbol, evoking faith.
Kross was the 834th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 184 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 4.5-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #536 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #834 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 184 |
| Share of births | 1 in 12,653 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×4.5 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #536 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Kross belongs to the newest group of names and stands at its peak in the 2020s. Momentum points upward from here.
What goes with it
Sharp edges and hissing air lend forceful strength. Kylo feels close in spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kross is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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