Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Cruz.
National Rank (2025)
#331
All-Time Peak Rank
#279 (2013)
Total U.S. Births
30,792
Unisex Distribution87.9% Boy / 12.1% GirlBalance: Leans Male
💡 The Cruz Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Cruz
According to SSA data, Cruz achieved its highest historical rank of #279 in 2013. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2013 with 1,250 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 3.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 116 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Cruz scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-3.8% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,250Births in 2013
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
116Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:6
1890s:0
1900s:42
1910s:296
1920s:733
1930s:655
1940s:730
1950s:833
1960s:759
1970s:788
1980s:1,299
1990s:2,126
2000s:5,107
2010s:10,982
2020s:6,436
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesCruz
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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