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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Cru — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Croy|Crue
Celtic◈ Unisex · 56% boy · 44% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Cru

◈

KROO · 1 syllables

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Boy
#1408
↑↑ Surging
Boy
#1408
Popularity score: 27
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#1329 in 2022
5yr
+168 ranks
Velocity
+168
Birth frequency
3.7 per 100,000 births
Girl
#11297
Popularity score: 6
↓ Fading
Peak
#10489 in 2023
5yr
-808 ranks
Velocity
-808
Birth frequency
2.2 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1408 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Cru

Popularity score: 27  ·  SSA Rank: #1408

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #11297 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Cru

Popularity score: 6  ·  SSA Rank: #11297

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
72
Higher than 72% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+168 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · tm risk
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
3 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Cru scores well on trend momentum but there are tradeoffs — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
40
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
80
Feasibility15% of score
30

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
CelticScottishNatureUnisex1-syllableShortModernGroundedStrongEarthyMinimalist
Character
bold determinationraw authenticityfierce independenceunwavering loyalty
STRONG
High confidence

Cru is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1408 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +168 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · tm risk
Popularity:#1408 · rare
Cru at a Glance
Meaning:Blood or fierce warrior. A short, punchy name rooted in Gaelic strength and vitality.
Language root:Scottish Gaelic · Old Irish
Peak rank:#1329 in 2022
5yr change:+168 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #1408 · Girl #11297
Notable bearers
Cru Gulley
American football player
Similar Sound
Crew◈Cruz◈Crue◈Rue◈Drew◈True◈
Similar Style
Rowan◈Caspian◈Soren◈LeifFinn◈Stellan◈
Works well with
Wren◈HazelIvyBeckett◈Rowan◈Stellan◈PhoebeEverett◈
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Rowan◈
Celtic · #71
→ Stable
Caspian◈
Persian · #578
↑ Rising
Soren◈
Scandinavian · #571
→ Stable
Leif
Norse · #925
↓ Declining
Finn◈
Irish · #198
→ Stable
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Cru illustration
Name Intelligence
Cru · Overview
Summary

Cru is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1408 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 2/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Cru scores 72/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 168 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
56% boy · 44% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature character
Cru carries a bold, cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Cru is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
cru.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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