Cross
Every Cross since 1997 — 1,381 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cross
Cross is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,960 in 2025 with 78 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 1,381 American babies have been named Cross. Its peak came in 2025, when 84 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cross stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cross year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,589 | 78 | #1,960 |
| 2024 | — | — | 56 | #2,448 |
| 2023 | — | — | 64 | #2,228 |
| 2022 | — | — | 62 | #2,303 |
| 2021 | — | — | 76 | #1,966 |
| 2020 | — | — | 62 | #2,215 |
| 2019 | — | — | 50 | #2,594 |
| 2018 | — | — | 32 | #3,462 |
| 2017 | — | — | 35 | #3,257 |
| 2016 | — | — | 28 | #3,795 |
| 2015 | — | — | 37 | #3,094 |
| 2014 | — | — | 44 | #2,716 |
| 2013 | — | — | 44 | #2,676 |
| 2012 | — | — | 25 | #4,032 |
| 2011 | — | — | 27 | #3,814 |
| 2010 | — | — | 35 | #3,189 |
| 2009 | — | — | 52 | #2,460 |
| 2008 | — | — | 40 | #2,960 |
| 2007 | — | — | 44 | #2,727 |
| 2006 | — | — | 33 | #3,235 |
| 2005 | — | — | 49 | #2,373 |
| 2004 | — | — | 49 | #2,319 |
| 2003 | — | — | 51 | #2,158 |
| 2002 | — | — | 48 | #2,201 |
| 2001 | — | — | 61 | #1,820 |
| 2000 | — | — | 43 | #2,259 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cross in 2025?
Cross ranked #1,960 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 78 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cross?
1,381 babies have been named Cross in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cross most popular?
Cross peaked in 2025, when 84 newborns received the name.
Is Cross a boy or girl name?
Cross is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cross rising or falling?
Cross is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.