An uncommon Old English pick — distinctive and rare.
The cross on which Jesus died and, in metonymical uses, such as to refer to Christ's suffering in general.
Cross is a boy's baby name of Old English origin, from the word meaning 'cross' — both the Christian symbol of salvation and a physical crossing point. For Christian families, Cross carries profound religious meaning. It also projects a bold, surname-style confidence alongside names like Stone, Knox, and Pierce.
Cross was #2319 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2441, but its charm endures.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 320 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 357 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 470 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 150 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56 | #2441 |
| 2023 | 64 | #2225 |
| 2022 | 62 | #2300 |
| 2021 | 76 | #1966 |
| 2020 | 62 | #2214 |
| 2019 | 50 | #2593 |
| 2018 | 32 | #3462 |
| 2017 | 35 | #3256 |
| 2016 | 28 | #3794 |
| 2015 | 37 | #3094 |
| 2014 | 44 | #2716 |
| 2013 | 44 | #2675 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4032 |
| 2011 | 27 | #3813 |
| 2010 | 35 | #3189 |
| 2009 | 52 | #2460 |
| 2008 | 40 | #2959 |
| 2007 | 44 | #2727 |
| 2006 | 33 | #3234 |
| 2005 | 49 | #2373 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1997–2024) · Methodology