Kruz
Every Kruz since 1987 — 2,723 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kruz
Kruz is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,216 in 2025 with 167 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 2,723 American babies have been named Kruz. Its peak came in 2022, when 204 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 Kruz stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kruz 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 | — | — | 167 | #1,216 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,580 | 155 | #1,272 |
| 2023 | — | — | 171 | #1,186 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,975 | 197 | #1,096 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,737 | 181 | #1,128 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,735 | 187 | #1,072 |
| 2019 | — | — | 156 | #1,223 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,204 | 153 | #1,219 |
| 2017 | — | — | 116 | #1,465 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17,669 | 121 | #1,440 |
| 2015 | — | — | 144 | #1,258 |
| 2014 | — | — | 149 | #1,228 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,969 | 118 | #1,419 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,325 | 101 | #1,567 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,305 | 112 | #1,463 |
| 2010 | — | — | 87 | #1,747 |
| 2009 | 5 | #18,860 | 74 | #1,935 |
| 2008 | — | — | 56 | #2,336 |
| 2007 | — | — | 34 | #3,286 |
| 2006 | — | — | 34 | #3,193 |
| 2005 | — | — | 13 | #6,070 |
| 2004 | — | — | 13 | #6,003 |
| 2003 | — | — | 20 | #4,211 |
| 2002 | — | — | 11 | #6,340 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #7,244 |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #11,413 |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,407 |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #8,891 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kruz in 2025?
Kruz ranked #1,216 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 167 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kruz?
2,723 babies have been named Kruz in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kruz most popular?
Kruz peaked in 2022, when 204 newborns received the name.
Is Kruz a boy or girl name?
Kruz is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kruz rising or falling?
Kruz is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.