Kross
Every Kross since 1997 — 1,604 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kross
Kross is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,150 in 2025 with 184 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 1,604 American babies have been named Kross. Its peak came in 2022, when 207 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 Kross stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kross 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 | 5 | #16,215 | 184 | #1,150 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,578 | 148 | #1,315 |
| 2023 | — | — | 184 | #1,140 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,810 | 195 | #1,099 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,692 | 192 | #1,093 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,945 | 181 | #1,099 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,172 | 123 | #1,427 |
| 2018 | — | — | 21 | #4,683 |
| 2017 | — | — | 13 | #6,526 |
| 2016 | — | — | 26 | #4,054 |
| 2015 | — | — | 18 | #5,188 |
| 2014 | — | — | 19 | #4,982 |
| 2013 | — | — | 23 | #4,260 |
| 2012 | — | — | 12 | #6,860 |
| 2011 | — | — | 13 | #6,440 |
| 2010 | — | — | 16 | #5,627 |
| 2009 | — | — | 16 | #5,716 |
| 2008 | — | — | 15 | #5,948 |
| 2007 | — | — | 14 | #6,128 |
| 2006 | — | — | 13 | #6,312 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #6,903 |
| 2004 | — | — | 18 | #4,705 |
| 2003 | — | — | 10 | #7,026 |
| 2002 | — | — | 10 | #6,828 |
| 2001 | — | — | 16 | #4,804 |
| 2000 | — | — | 7 | #8,731 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kross in 2025?
Kross ranked #1,150 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 184 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kross?
1,604 babies have been named Kross in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kross most popular?
Kross peaked in 2022, when 207 newborns received the name.
Is Kross a boy or girl name?
Kross is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kross rising or falling?
Kross is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.