Cruz
5 countries#331 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Cruz was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
35,024 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #331 · peaked in 2013 with 1,278 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,026 births recorded 2004–2025 · currently #184 · peaked in 2021 with 197 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,597 births recorded 2004–2021 · currently #269 · peaked in 2021 with 170 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
321 births recorded 2005–2025 · currently #152 · peaked in 2023 with 31 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
108 births recorded 2008–2025 · currently #270 · peaked in 2014 with 10 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
93 births recorded 2006–2022 · currently #4603 · peaked in 2013 with 10 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Cruz’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #494 | — |
| 2007 | #429 | ↑65 |
| 2008 | #367 | ↑62 |
| 2009 | #346 | ↑21 |
| 2010 | #321 | ↑25 |
| 2011 | #300 | ↑21 |
| 2012 | #284 | ↑16 |
| 2013 | #279 | ↑5 |
| 2014 | #290 | ↓11 |
| 2015 | #324 | ↓34 |
| 2016 | #341 | ↓17 |
| 2017 | #347 | ↓6 |
| 2018 | #326 | ↑21 |
| 2019 | #304 | ↑22 |
| 2020 | #303 | ↑1 |
| 2021 | #297 | ↑6 |
| 2022 | #315 | ↓18 |
| 2023 | #329 | ↓14 |
| 2024 | #303 | ↑26 |
| 2025 | #331 | ↓28 |
Frequently asked questions about Cruz
Is Cruz a popular name?
Yes — Cruz currently ranks #331 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Cruz more common for boys or girls?
Cruz is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Cruz most popular?
Cruz peaked in 2013 in United States, with 1,278 recorded births that year.
Is Cruz rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Cruz’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #809 in 1880 to #331 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Cruz?
At least 37,143 babies have been recorded with the name Cruz across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Cruz popular in more than one country?
Yes — Cruz appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Cruz?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Cruz include Phoenix, Josue, Sutton, Finley.
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Ranked directly next to Cruz in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.