Krosby Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
80% Masculine / 20% Feminine
Meaning:
Krosby means 'village by the cross' and has a strong and masculine sound.
Meaning of the Name Krosby
Krosby is a name of English origin. It is derived from the Old Norse name 'Krossbyr', which means 'village by the cross'. The name Krosby has a strong and masculine sound to it. It conveys qualities such as strength, determination, and leadership. Krosby is a unique and uncommon name that would make a distinctive choice for a baby boy.
Popularity of the Name Krosby
The popularity for the name Krosby peaked in popularity in the year 2015 with 16 births, which ranked number 12,763 out of 30,647 unique names for that year. Krosby had the most female births in 2015 with 7, which ranked number 12,997 out of 19,116 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2015 with 16, which ranked number 5,503 out of 14,054 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Krosby has declined sharply over the last ten years from 10 births to 6 births, a decline of -40.00%. Among males, Krosby has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 6 births, a decline of -40.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Krosby
- 10 Year Trend of Krosby: -40.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Krosby: -40.00%
Popularity of Krosby by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Krosby. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Krosby in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Krosby is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Krosby
- Total Births of Krosby: 6 (-4.98%)
- Male Births of Krosby: 6 (-4.98%)
Given the downward trend of Krosby over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.98% decrease in total births, for a total of 6 births in 2024. Male births for Krosby have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 6 male births in 2024, a decrease of -4.98%.