Cruz
Cruz is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Cross.
Origin and history
Cruz is a traditional Spanish name meaning cross. While historically used for both boys and girls in Spanish-speaking cultures, it has seen steady, modern usage in the United States as a distinctive gender-neutral choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,232 babies in the United States have been named Cruz since 1880. It ranks #2705 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1965.
States where it is most popular
- TX (62.4 %)
- CA (27.4 %)
- AZ (6.6 %)
- NM (2.1 %)
- NY (1.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 31 |
| 1900-1910 | 82 |
| 1910-1920 | 306 |
| 1920-1930 | 635 |
| 1930-1940 | 526 |
| 1940-1950 | 466 |
| 1950-1960 | 452 |
| 1960-1970 | 311 |
| 1970-1980 | 267 |
| 1980-1990 | 256 |
| 1990-2000 | 262 |
| 2000-2010 | 238 |
| 2010-2019 | 264 |
| 2020-2029 | 136 |
Fun facts
- The given name originally developed in Spain as a reference to the Holy Cross in Christian tradition.
- Although often used as a masculine name, Cruz has a long history of use for girls in Spanish-speaking regions and the U.S.