boy name
Cruz
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#331 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Cruz in the US, 1880–2025
Cruz first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2013, when 1,250 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,025.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Cruz popular?
Steady Cruz has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2013.
| 2020s | 6,436 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10,982 | |
| 2000s | 5,107 | |
| 1990s | 2,126 | |
| 1980s | 1,299 | |
| 1970s | 788 | |
| 1960s | 759 | |
| 1950s | 833 | |
| 1940s | 730 | |
| 1930s | 655 | |
| 1920s | 733 | |
| 1910s | 296 | |
| 1900s | 42 | |
| 1880s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cruz a boy or a girl name?
Cruz is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Cruz a popular name right now?
Cruz has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2013.
How popular is the name Cruz?
In 2025, Cruz ranked #331 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Cruz most popular?
Cruz was most popular in 2013, when about 1,250 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.