Cru
Cru is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Cross or raw; often used as a modern variant of Cruz.
Origin and history
Cru is a modern, short name that has seen a recent rise in usage in the United States. It is often chosen as a streamlined variant of the Spanish name Cruz or as a sleek, modern word name. Its brevity and strong phonetic impact give it a contemporary appeal.
Popularity in the United States
1,553 babies in the United States have been named Cru since 1880. It ranks #3193 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1233.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27 %)
- TX (24.7 %)
- OH (8.8 %)
- FL (5.8 %)
- UT (4 %)
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 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 132 |
| 2010-2019 | 671 |
| 2020-2029 | 744 |
Fun facts
- Nearly half of all registered male births with the name Cru in the U.S. since 1880 have occurred since 2020.
- Cru fits into the growing trend of ultra-short, single-syllable names like Kai, Jax, and Beau.