Declining since 2014, #3,181 for boys today.
Popularity of Cruze since 1989
Babies named Cruze per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 52 |
| 2010s | 530 |
| 2020s | 262 |
Meaning & origin
Cruze is a modern American name that entered the U.S. baby name charts in 1989, coinciding with the rise of Cruz as a given name and the 2008 launch of the Chevrolet Cruze. It reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking 3,181, with about 1 in 46,164 boys receiving the name that year. Since 2014, its use has steadily declined. While occasionally used for girls, it remains overwhelmingly a boy's name. The name has not been associated with any particular region or state, and its top-state data is empty, suggesting a scattered, nationwide pattern of occasional use. Cruze represents a modern trend of respelling or inventing names ending in 's' or 'z' sounds, like Jax or Knox. Its brief spike in popularity may reflect brand awareness rather than deep cultural roots. Parents drawn to Cruze often perceive it as a sleek, contemporary alternative to Cruz.
Cruze first appeared in U.S. records in 1989. It is widely considered a modern invented name, possibly influenced by the Portuguese surname Cruz (meaning 'cross') or by the Chevrolet Cruze automobile, which launched in 2008. Its rise in the 2010s and subsequent decline suggest a fad-driven adoption.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Cruz
Sibling names for Cruze
Names that share Cruze's style, for a brother or sister.
