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.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
12.4%
Male
87.6%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 28.7 years old

Young (<30) 23,667
69.7%
Adult (30–60) 4,065
12%
Senior (>60) 6,240
18.4%

📈 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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