Cruze
Every Cruze since 1989 — 866 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cruze
Cruze is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,194 in 2025 with 37 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 866 American babies have been named Cruze. Its peak came in 2013, when 80 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cruze stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cruze year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,442 | 37 | #3,194 |
| 2024 | — | — | 40 | #3,058 |
| 2023 | — | — | 57 | #2,396 |
| 2022 | — | — | 53 | #2,568 |
| 2021 | — | — | 27 | #3,934 |
| 2020 | — | — | 48 | #2,628 |
| 2019 | — | — | 53 | #2,494 |
| 2018 | — | — | 47 | #2,639 |
| 2017 | — | — | 59 | #2,246 |
| 2016 | — | — | 39 | #3,012 |
| 2015 | — | — | 66 | #2,117 |
| 2014 | — | — | 73 | #1,964 |
| 2013 | — | — | 80 | #1,796 |
| 2012 | — | — | 49 | #2,525 |
| 2011 | — | — | 42 | #2,805 |
| 2010 | — | — | 22 | #4,391 |
| 2009 | — | — | 17 | #5,371 |
| 2008 | — | — | 12 | #6,833 |
| 2007 | — | — | 9 | #8,311 |
| 2006 | — | — | 9 | #8,119 |
| 2005 | — | — | 5 | #11,786 |
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| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,356 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cruze in 2025?
Cruze ranked #3,194 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 37 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cruze?
866 babies have been named Cruze in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cruze most popular?
Cruze peaked in 2013, when 80 newborns received the name.
Is Cruze a boy or girl name?
Cruze is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cruze rising or falling?
Cruze is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.