How Many People Are Named Cruz?
33,972
people in the United States are named Cruz
1 in 9,861 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1386
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0101%
Of US population
Peak Year
2013
1,278 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Spanish, Portuguese
Pronunciation:
KROOTH (European Spanish), KROOS (Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese), KROOSH (European Po
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Means "cross" in Spanish or Portuguese, referring to the cross of the crucifixion.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 28.7 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
7,726
California
7,466
Arizona
1,583
New Mexico
829
Illinois
790
Florida
782
Washington
714
Colorado
680
Ohio
657
Michigan
611
💡 Fun Facts About "Cruz"
- 1,127 babies were named Cruz in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2013
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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