Declining since 2019, #2,332 for boys today.
Popularity of Croix since 1987
Babies named Croix per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 58 |
| 2000s | 200 |
| 2010s | 559 |
| 2020s | 347 |
Meaning & origin
Croix is a name that entered U.S. records in 1987, a latecomer among given names. It saw a peak in popularity in 2019, but has been on a declining trajectory since that year. In 2025, it ranked 2,332 nationwide, given to about 1 in every 28,950 boys. The name's highest concentration is found in North Dakota, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, suggesting a regional preference in the Upper Midwest. As a direct borrowing of the French word for 'cross,' Croix fits into the category of virtue names and surname-style choices. Its rise in the 2010s mirrors broader naming trends favoring short, evocative word names with a European flair.
Croix is the French word for 'cross.' It is typically a surname derived from a topographic name for someone who lived near a cross or from a habitational name for a place named La Croix. As a given name, it emerged in the late 20th century, likely influenced by the fashion for virtue names and the use of surnames as first names. It remains uncommon in the United States.
Where Croix is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: La Croix, Croix de Fer
Sibling names for Croix
Names that share Croix's style, for a brother or sister.
