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Cruz
OriginSpanish
Meaning"cross"
GenderGirl
US Rank#979
Top 1000
NB Rank#5457
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About Cruz
The name Cruz is currently ranked #979 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #793 in 1923. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in CRUZ, CRUZ, and CRUZ. Cruz is also used for boys, ranking #331 in 2025 (more popular).
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,682 | 30 | 16.8 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | #4,264 | 33 | 20.1 |
| 2022 | #4,821 | 28 | 17.1 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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