Crosby
Crosby is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Settlement near the cross.
Origin and history
Crosby is an English name of Old Norse and Old English origin, historically used as a habitational surname meaning village with the cross. It gained recognition as a surname-turned-given name, influenced by culture and music. In recent years, it has seen steady moderate use as a stylish unisex option in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
5,878 babies in the United States have been named Crosby since 1880. It ranks #1579 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #943.
States where it is most popular
- MN (11.9 %)
- CA (8.8 %)
- TX (7.6 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
- IL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 55 |
| 1920-1930 | 65 |
| 1930-1940 | 73 |
| 1940-1950 | 83 |
| 1950-1960 | 71 |
| 1960-1970 | 57 |
| 1970-1980 | 49 |
| 1980-1990 | 114 |
| 1990-2000 | 148 |
| 2000-2010 | 252 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,625 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,286 |
Famous people named Crosby
- Crosby Stills: Musician, Singer
Fun facts
- The name originally denoted someone living near a village marked by a cross, derived from Old Norse 'kross' and 'býr'.
- The surname is strongly associated in American culture with crooner Bing Crosby and folk-rock icon David Crosby.