Boy name
Cruz
Cruz is currently the #331 boy name in the United States, based on 2025 Social Security data. In raw numbers: 1,025 babies. Its position has barely moved over the past five years — a sign of steady, established appeal. Looking at the full record since 1880, Cruz hit its all-time high of #279 in 2013, when 1,250 boys were given the name. State by state, Hawaii leads the way at #69.
Rankings
2025 rank
#331
among boy names
Trend
Stable
last 5 years
All-time peak
#279
in 2013 (2010s)
Babies in 2025
1,025
boys named Cruz
Cruz popularity, 1880–2025
Where Cruz is most popular
Share of boys born in 2025:lowhighno data (< 5 births)
Strongest states: Hawaii (#69), New Mexico (#148), Arizona (#162)
Uniqueness score
35/ 100Very common
everywhereone of a kind
A familiar pick that most people will recognize instantly. Based on how many babies per birth were named Cruz in the most recent year of SSA data.