Rising since 1993, #1,212 for boys today.
Popularity of Kruz since 1987
Babies named Kruz per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 54 |
| 2000s | 269 |
| 2010s | 1,257 |
| 2020s | 1,058 |
Meaning & origin
Kruz is a modern respelling of the Spanish name Cruz, reflecting a broader trend of phonetic name variations. First recorded in 1987, the name has been steadily rising in use, particularly since 1993. In 2025, it ranked 1212 with a frequency of 1 in 10,228 baby boys. Its peak popularity occurred in 2022, and it has been most common in Hawaii, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. The name's appeal lies in its strong, concise sound and its connection to the cross, a symbol with deep cultural and religious significance. While firmly rooted in Spanish heritage, the spelling Kruz exemplifies how contemporary parents adapt traditional names to create distinctive yet familiar identities.
Kruz is a modern respelling of Cruz, the Spanish word for 'cross'. As a given name, Cruz became popular in Spanish-speaking cultures and later entered English usage. The spelling Kruz represents a contemporary trend of phonetic respellings that maintain the pronunciation while altering the traditional orthography.
Where Kruz is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Kruz” around the world
Where Kruz lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Kruz
Names that share Kruz's style, for a brother or sister.
