Cruz
boy name#331 in 2025Cruz entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #279 in 2013, ranks #331 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#331
rank today
#279
peak (2013)
1,025
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #809 |
| 1900s | #1076 |
| 1910s | #1068 |
| 1920s | #774 |
| 1930s | #766 |
| 1940s | #765 |
| 1950s | #798 |
| 1960s | #861 |
| 1970s | #939 |
| 1980s | #820 |
| 1990s | #724 |
| 2000s | #519 |
| 2010s | #312 |
| 2020s | #313 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Cruz has been most popular in CA, TX, AZ.
Living bearers
About 28,000 people named Cruz are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cruz is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cruz in 2025?
- Cruz ranks #331 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,025 babies given the name.
- When was the name Cruz most popular?
- Cruz peaked in 2013, reaching #279 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cruz with classmates?
- Cruz will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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