Krew
Krew is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Group of people working together; modern creative spelling of 'crew'.
Origin and history
Krew is a modern invented English name, likely derived as a phonetic spelling variant of the word 'crew'. It gained notable momentum in the United States during the 2010s and 2020s alongside other short, snappy vocabulary names ending in 'w'. The name has seen a sharp rise in popularity, with the majority of its historical usage occurring after 2020.
Popularity in the United States
4,136 babies in the United States have been named Krew since 1880. It ranks #1946 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #609.
States where it is most popular
- UT (14.3 %)
- TX (8.6 %)
- CA (6.2 %)
- OH (6.2 %)
- ID (4.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 220 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,285 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,631 |
Fun facts
- More than half of all U.S. births registered with the name Krew occurred between 2020 and 2025.
- The name uses the letter 'K' to give a unique visual twist to the everyday English word 'crew'.