Cru
3 countries#1609 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Cru was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,588 births recorded 1990–2025 · currently #1609 · peaked in 2021 with 142 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, Utah
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
10 births recorded 2021–2023 · peaked in 2021 with 7 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
7 births recorded 2021–2021 · currently #2730 · peaked in 2021 with 7 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 2023–2023 · peaked in 2023 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Cru’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5072 | — |
| 2007 | #5661 | ↓589 |
| 2008 | #3344 | ↑2317 |
| 2009 | #3105 | ↑239 |
| 2010 | #3014 | ↑91 |
| 2011 | #2232 | ↑782 |
| 2012 | #2551 | ↓319 |
| 2013 | #2299 | ↑252 |
| 2014 | #2154 | ↑145 |
| 2015 | #2132 | ↑22 |
| 2016 | #1890 | ↑242 |
| 2017 | #2130 | ↓240 |
| 2018 | #1724 | ↑406 |
| 2019 | #1515 | ↑209 |
| 2020 | #1423 | ↑92 |
| 2021 | #1365 | ↑58 |
| 2022 | #1330 | ↑35 |
| 2023 | #1576 | ↓246 |
| 2024 | #1410 | ↑166 |
| 2025 | #1609 | ↓199 |
Frequently asked questions about Cru
Is Cru a popular name?
Yes — Cru currently ranks #1609 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Cru more common for boys or girls?
Cru is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Cru most popular?
Cru peaked in 2021 in United States, with 142 recorded births that year.
Is Cru rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Cru’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #7178 in 1990 to #1609 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Cru?
At least 1,598 babies have been recorded with the name Cru across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Cru popular in more than one country?
Yes — Cru appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Cru?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Cru include Ciaran, Cristobal, Destin, Karam.
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