Cru
Every Cru since 1990 — 1,588 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cru
Cru is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,611 in 2025 with 105 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 1,588 American babies have been named Cru. Its peak came in 2021, when 142 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 Cru stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cru 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 | — | — | 105 | #1,611 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,465 | 132 | #1,410 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,507 | 110 | #1,579 |
| 2022 | — | — | 141 | #1,331 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,499 | 135 | #1,366 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,655 | 121 | #1,425 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,085 | 112 | #1,518 |
| 2018 | — | — | 90 | #1,725 |
| 2017 | — | — | 64 | #2,137 |
| 2016 | — | — | 78 | #1,890 |
| 2015 | — | — | 65 | #2,136 |
| 2014 | — | — | 63 | #2,159 |
| 2013 | — | — | 55 | #2,308 |
| 2012 | — | — | 48 | #2,562 |
| 2011 | — | — | 58 | #2,238 |
| 2010 | — | — | 38 | #3,030 |
| 2009 | — | — | 37 | #3,116 |
| 2008 | — | — | 33 | #3,357 |
| 2007 | — | — | 15 | #5,698 |
| 2006 | — | — | 17 | #5,116 |
| 2005 | — | — | 12 | #6,301 |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,138 |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | 6 | #9,603 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #10,682 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,355 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cru in 2025?
Cru ranked #1,611 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 105 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cru?
1,588 babies have been named Cru in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cru most popular?
Cru peaked in 2021, when 142 newborns received the name.
Is Cru a boy or girl name?
Cru is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cru rising or falling?
Cru is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.