Cruz Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Spanish
Gender Distribution:
87% Masculine / 13% Feminine
Meaning:
Cruz means 'cross' and represents faith and spirituality.
Meaning of the Name Cruz
Cruz is a Spanish name meaning 'cross'. It is derived from the Latin word 'crux'. The name has religious connotations and is often associated with the Christian symbol of the cross. It is a popular surname in Spanish-speaking countries and can also be used as a given name. Cruz represents faith and spirituality.
Popularity of the Name Cruz
The popularity for the name Cruz peaked in popularity in the year 2013 with 1,249 births, which ranked number 532 out of 30,885 unique names for that year. Cruz had the most female births in 1923 with 84, which ranked number 793 out of 5,739 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2013 with 1,249, which ranked number 279 out of 14,061 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Cruz has declined over the last ten years from 1,264 births to 1,084 births, a decline of -14.24%. Among males, Cruz has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 1,232 births to 1,056 births, a decline of -14.29%. Among females, Cruz has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 32 births to 28 births, a decline of -12.50%.
Nationwide Popularity of Cruz
- 20 Year Trend of Cruz: 221.66%
- 10 Year Trend of Cruz: -14.24%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Cruz: -14.29%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Cruz: -12.50%
Popularity of Cruz by State
For males, Cruz was most popular in Western states with 410 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 274 male births. Among females, Cruz was most popular in Western states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Cruz. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 13 | 389 | < 5 | N/A |
| AR | 9 | 354 | < 5 | N/A |
| AZ | 51 | 166 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 274 | 153 | 5 | 3211 |
| CO | 25 | 265 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 29 | 554 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 24 | 439 | < 5 | N/A |
| HI | 5 | 226 | < 5 | N/A |
| IA | 13 | 283 | < 5 | N/A |
| ID | 11 | 215 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 26 | 406 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 24 | 317 | < 5 | N/A |
| KS | 12 | 291 | < 5 | N/A |
| KY | 6 | 592 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 17 | 303 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 10 | 473 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 21 | 276 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 25 | 353 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 12 | 460 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 19 | 338 | < 5 | N/A |
| MS | 6 | 460 | < 5 | N/A |
| MT | 7 | 170 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 17 | 570 | < 5 | N/A |
| NE | 8 | 307 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 17 | 443 | < 5 | N/A |
| NM | 17 | 107 | < 5 | N/A |
| NV | 25 | 130 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 13 | 927 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 35 | 321 | < 5 | N/A |
| OK | 16 | 286 | < 5 | N/A |
| OR | 21 | 197 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 26 | 398 | < 5 | N/A |
| SC | 7 | 571 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 19 | 414 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 110 | 340 | < 5 | N/A |
| UT | 17 | 282 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 13 | 543 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 25 | 312 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 8 | 567 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Cruz
- Total Births of Cruz: 1067 (-1.52%)
- Male Births of Cruz: 1040 (-1.53%)
- Female Births of Cruz: 28 (-1.33%)
Given the downward trend of Cruz over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.52% decrease in total births, for a total of 1,067 births in 2024. Male births for Cruz have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 1,040 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.53%. For Females, births for Cruz have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 28 female births in 2024, a decrease of -1.33%.