Crew
Crew is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Group of people working together; vessel's company.
Origin and history
Crew is an English word name and transferred surname that has rapidly risen in popularity as a contemporary male given name in the United States. Etymologically linked to terms for a group working together or a ship's company, it offers a modern, energetic feel. Its usage has grown significantly in recent years due to the trend of short, punchy, single-syllable names.
Popularity in the United States
12,509 babies in the United States have been named Crew since 1880. It ranks #1058 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #258.
States where it is most popular
- UT (7.5 %)
- TX (7.2 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
- CA (5.8 %)
- PA (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 48 |
| 2000-2010 | 640 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,877 |
| 2020-2029 | 7,944 |
Fun facts
- The majority of U.S. birth records for Crew have been recorded in recent years, reflecting a sharp rise in modern word-name trends.
- The word historically traces back through Middle English and Old French terms related to an increase or reinforcement of people.