Cross
Cross is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dweller near a cross or crossroads.
Origin and history
Cross originates as a topographical or occupational English surname referring to someone living near a stone cross or a crossroads. As a modern given name, it has gained usage in the United States as part of a trend toward short, bold vocabulary names. SSA statistics indicate it remains relatively rare, though it has seen increased adoption in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,375 babies in the United States have been named Cross since 1880. It ranks #3338 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1530.
States where it is most popular
- TX (55.8 %)
- CA (11.1 %)
- GA (9.2 %)
- FL (6.9 %)
- LA (3.1 %)
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 | 150 |
| 2000-2010 | 470 |
| 2010-2019 | 357 |
| 2020-2029 | 398 |
Fun facts
- It originally developed in Medieval Britain as a locational surname for people living near roadside crosses.
- Its adoption as a given name is part of the modern American trend of turning sharp vocabulary words and surnames into first names.