Boy nameCurrently #1,408 in the USRising
Cru
1 syllablePeak year: 20213 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Cru's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Cru's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Cru |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 38 |
| 2011 | 58 |
| 2012 | 48 |
| 2013 | 55 |
| 2014 | 63 |
| 2015 | 65 |
| 2016 | 78 |
| 2017 | 64 |
| 2018 | 90 |
| 2019 | 117 |
| 2020 | 126 |
| 2021 | 142 |
| 2022 | 141 |
| 2023 | 119 |
| 2024 | 140 |
Cru through the decades
- Cru peaked in 2021, when 142 babies were named Cru in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Cru has risen 188% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Cru currently ranks #1,408 in the US and is on the rise.