FIRST NAME
Cruz
Cruz is the 610th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 25,917 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 7,820 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #610 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
22,384
living · #724
2020 CENSUS
25,917
living · #610
BABIES NAMED CRUZ BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20251K
As a male name, Cruz peaked in 2013, when 1,250 babies were named Cruz (the #279 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #1,704 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
14,923
living · #1,186
2020 CENSUS
7,820
living · #1,704
BABIES NAMED CRUZ BY BIRTH YEAR · 1890–2025
202515
As a female name, Cruz peaked in 1923, when 84 babies were named Cruz (the #793 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)