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Cru
OriginSpelling variation of Crew or short form of Cruz or Crusoe
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · boys#1611
2025 SSA
About Cru
The short, clipped Cru is one of those modern names that's starting to find favor -- it was given to about 100 boys last year, while Crew has vaulted onto the Top 1000. One inspiration is undoubtedly the Spanish name Cruz, which came to wider attention via the third son of Victoria and David Beckham. Cru has a handsome sound and a modern feel.
Cru is also given to girls.
Pronounced KROO.
As of October 2026, Cru ranked #11297 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #10489 in 2023.
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 | #2,159 | 63 | 32.8 |
| 2015 | #2,136 | 65 | 33.9 |
| 2016 | #1,889 | 78 | 41.1 |
| 2017 | #2,136 | 64 | 34.6 |
| 2018 | #1,725 | 90 | 49.6 |
| 2019 | #1,518 | 112 | 62.4 |
| 2020 | #1,424 | 121 | 70.1 |
| 2021 | #1,366 | 135 | 77.2 |
| 2022 | #1,329 | 141 | 80.8 |
| 2023 | #1,576 | 110 | 64.3 |
| 2024 | #1,408 | 132 | 76.6 |
| 2025 | #1,611 | 105 | 61.5 |
World rankings
Cru for boys
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