Cruze
Cruze is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Cross, or living near a cross; modern variation of Cruz.
Origin and history
Cruze is a contemporary choice derived either as a variant of the English and Spanish surname Cruz or from the Dutch name Kruis. It gained visibility in the U.S. in the early 21st century alongside similar modern single-syllable names. While historically rare, its usage has increased steadily in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
861 babies in the United States have been named Cruze since 1880. It ranks #3816 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1665.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.2 %)
- OH (17.5 %)
- TX (17.5 %)
- FL (7.5 %)
- UT (5.8 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 12 |
| 2000-2010 | 52 |
| 2010-2019 | 530 |
| 2020-2029 | 262 |
Fun facts
- Cruze reflects the growing modern preference for snappy, single-syllable masculine names ending in 'z'.
- It originated as a spelling variant of the surname Cruz or the Dutch topographic name Kruis.