Cruz

Cruz - A very unique male name

Cruz appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #592. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Cruz and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Cruz? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Cruz. The baby boy name Cruz was given to 991 baby boys in 2025, ranking #333 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,480 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Cruz peaked in popularity 13 years ago in 2013 on position 277.

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Cruz is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Cruz is currently topping the baby name charts in Hawaii at position #71 - and is the least popular in New York at position #923.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Cruz is where you live.

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Cruz origin and meaning

Spanish and Portuguese surname and word name

'Cross' — Spanish and Portuguese cruz means cross

Cruz is the Spanish and Portuguese word for cross, used both as a devotional surname and, increasingly, as a short first name. It has been in US data since 1910 and peaked in 2013. It has drifted down since 2020.

Attested etymology

Cruz is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Cruz, pop culture references for the name Cruz and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Cruz

We've found the following names that sound similar to Cruz, sorted by popularity.

Craig / Chris / Cyrus / Cris / Cross / Croix / Cruze / Chirag / Criss / Creek /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Cruz

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Cruz a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Cruz?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KROOZ · /kruːz/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Cruz Beckham — Youngest son of David and Victoria Beckham, pursuing music (b. 2005) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Cruz is compact and cool, with real devotional depth in Spanish and Portuguese tradition behind the short sound.

Worth knowing

• Identical in sound to 'cruise,' which some hear first.
• Better known as a surname (Penélope Cruz) than as a first name.