Declining since 2015, #1,235 for boys today.
Popularity of Crosby since 1912
Babies named Crosby per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 55 |
| 1920s | 0 | 65 |
| 1930s | 0 | 73 |
| 1940s | 0 | 83 |
| 1950s | 0 | 71 |
| 1960s | 0 | 57 |
| 1970s | 0 | 49 |
| 1980s | 10 | 114 |
| 1990s | 77 | 148 |
| 2000s | 72 | 252 |
| 2010s | 240 | 3,625 |
| 2020s | 213 | 1,286 |
Meaning & origin
Crosby is an English surname-turned-given name, originally a place name referencing a village near a cross or crossroads. First recorded in U.S. data in 1912, it remained uncommon for decades before rising in the 1990s and 2000s. Its peak year was 2015, when it ranked 581st. Since 2015, it has been declining in popularity, falling to 1,235th in 2025, with about 1 in 10,544 boys receiving the name. The name is most common in Minnesota, Iowa, and Colorado. Its nickname potential and strong 'c' beginning align with modern surname style preferences, though its recent trajectory suggests it is becoming less trendy.
Crosby derives from the Old English elements 'cros' (cross) and 'bȳ' (settlement, village), referring to a place near a cross or crossroads. Several villages in England bear the name, including Crosby in Lancashire and Cumbria. As a surname, it was adopted as a given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often influenced by the fame of figures like Bing Crosby.
Where Crosby is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cros, Crobie
Sibling names for Crosby
Names that share Crosby's style, for a brother or sister.
