Kruz
Kruz is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Cross.
Origin and history
Kruz is a modern American phonetic spelling variant of the Spanish surname Cruz, which traces back to the Latin word 'crux'. It has gained popularity in recent years as a trendy modern given name for boys in the United States. Its usage reflects a broader trend of adopting stylized 'K' spellings for traditional names.
Popularity in the United States
2,659 babies in the United States have been named Kruz since 1880. It ranks #2513 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1054.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.6 %)
- TX (13.2 %)
- LA (6.8 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
- UT (4.9 %)
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 | 21 |
| 1990-2000 | 54 |
| 2000-2010 | 269 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,257 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,058 |
Fun facts
- Kruz is part of a 21st-century American trend of substituting the letter 'K' for names traditionally starting with 'C'.
- The original name Cruz transitioned from a Spanish religious surname to a popular unisex and masculine given name.