Crosby Unisex

Popularity: #754 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationCROZ-bee / /ˈkrɒz.bi/

English; Scottish

Meaning

English: 'cross' or 'at the cross'; Scottish: 'dweller by the cross'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Crosby has roots in both English and Scottish cultures. It is derived from a surname that originally referred to a location, indicating a place near a cross or a crossroads. The name has been used as a given name since the 19th century. It gained popularity in the United States and has been associated with various notable figures.

Trend Summary

Crosby has seen a moderate rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Crosbie

International Variants

Famous people named Crosby

Crosby Stills Nash & Young is a famous folk rock supergroup that includes member David Crosby, known for their harmonies and influential music.

Crosby, Stills & Nash is a renowned American folk rock group, with David Crosby as one of its founding members.

Crosby, a character in the video game series 'The Legend of Zelda', is known for his role in the franchise's lore.

Fictional characters named Crosby

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Crosby was first seen in the United States in 1912. Crosby has ranked as high as #923 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in Minnesota, California, Texas, Ohio, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Crosby has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Crosby (2024)

StateBirthsShare
MN 26
24%
CA 15
14%
OH 11
10%
WI 11
10%
TX 10
9%
NC 7
7%
MI 6
6%
NY 6
6%
IA 5
5%
UT 5
5%
MO 5
5%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19125
19149
191510
19167
19179
191810
19195
192010
19215
192211
19237
192511
19279
19286
19296
19308
19317
19335
19347
193511
19368
19378
19387
193912
19416
194213
194313
19446
19457
194612
19477
19486
194913
19506
195117
195210
19538
19547
19555
19567
195711
19606
19616
19625
19637
19647
19657
19665
19675
19699
19717
19747
19756
19766
19776
19787
197910
19808
19826
198313
198411
198521
19866
198714
198822
198913
199015
199123
199214
199317
199416
199516
199610
199712
19987
199918
200012
200112
200218
200317
200414
200511
200619
200721
200855
200972
2010180
2011306
2012352
2013378
2014435
2015484
2016428
2017418
2018345
2019299
2020289
2021240
2022218
2023206
2024170