Cru

An uncommon Latin pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsLatinRising Also a pet name
#1408 168in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Abbreviation of Crucis.

Cru is a boy's and girl's baby name of Latin origin, from the Latin crux meaning 'cross,' carrying deep Christian significance as a symbol of faith and sacrifice. It also evokes the French word for a vineyard or wine-growing district of high distinction.

Cru is a name that packs enormous meaning into three letters. Short, bold, and cross-shaped in significance — it's a faith name for parents who want something concise and powerful. It also has a certain sleek, modern quality that sounds unlike anything else on the playground.

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Popularity Over Time

Cru climbed 7729 spots in the last 20 years — from #9137 to #1408.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Cru
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s639
2010s671
2000s132
1990s6

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(24 years, 19902024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Cru
YearBirthsRank
2024132#1408
2023110#1576
2022141#1329
2021135#1366
2020121#1424
2019112#1518
201890#1725
201764#2136
201678#1889
201565#2136
201463#2159
201355#2308
201248#2562
201158#2238
201038#3030
200937#3116
200833#3357
200715#5698
200617#5116
200512#6299

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Cru as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Cru has also been given to 34 girls in the U.S. since 2019.

#11297
Current rank
34
Total births
2023
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Cru be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Cru is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1408. As a girl's name, it ranks #11297.

Cru has two lives

Cru, the baby name
#1408boys
1,448 babies
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Cru, the pet name
#14971pet name
3 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19902024) · Methodology