Kru
Every Kru since 2008 — 631 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kru
Kru is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,986 in 2025 with 77 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2008, 631 American babies have been named Kru — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 93 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Kru stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kru 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 | 9 | #10,532 | 77 | #1,986 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,853 | 86 | #1,869 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,851 | 75 | #2,022 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,974 | 84 | #1,881 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,449 | 54 | #2,480 |
| 2020 | — | — | 34 | #3,307 |
| 2019 | — | — | 42 | #2,919 |
| 2018 | — | — | 19 | #5,026 |
| 2017 | — | — | 12 | #6,930 |
| 2016 | — | — | 12 | #6,958 |
| 2015 | — | — | 17 | #5,418 |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #7,893 |
| 2013 | — | — | 11 | #7,338 |
| 2012 | — | — | 11 | #7,336 |
| 2011 | — | — | 13 | #6,441 |
| 2010 | — | — | 11 | #7,369 |
| 2009 | — | — | 18 | #5,220 |
| 2008 | — | — | 9 | #8,707 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kru in 2025?
Kru ranked #1,986 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 77 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kru?
631 babies have been named Kru in the United States since 2008, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kru most popular?
Kru peaked in 2024, when 93 newborns received the name.
Is Kru a boy or girl name?
Kru is used for both: about 6% of babies named Kru have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Kru rising or falling?
Kru is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.