Crosby Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: CROZ-bee //ˈkrɒz.bi//
Origin: English; Scottish
Meaning: English: 'cross' or 'at the cross'; Scottish: 'dweller by the cross'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Crosby has its roots in Old Norse, derived from the elements "kross," meaning "cross," and "byr," meaning "farm" or "settlement." This etymological foundation reflects a geographical origin, suggesting a place associated with a cross or a settlement near a crossroad. The name entered the English language through the Viking influence in Britain during the early medieval period, particularly around the 9th century when Norse settlers established communities in various parts of England.
The transition from Old Norse to Middle English saw the name evolve into its current form, Crosby, as it was adopted into the vernacular of the time. Historically, the name Crosby is linked to several notable locations in England, particularly in Lancashire and Yorkshire, where it appears in various forms in historical records dating back to the 13th century.
The name is also associated with the Crosby family, who were prominent landowners in these regions. Additionally, the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, which documents landholdings in England following the Norman Conquest, indicating its significance in the historical landscape of medieval England.
The name has been borne by various figures throughout history, contributing to its recognition and endurance. Crosby carries cultural resonance as a surname and place name, often evoking images of rural English landscapes and historical settlements.
The name's association with the cross symbolizes faith and community, reflecting the importance of these values in medieval society. The diminutive form "Cros" has also been used informally, though less frequently.
Overall, the name Crosby encapsulates a rich historical narrative, connecting linguistic roots with geographical and cultural significance.
Famous people named Crosby
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Crosby Stills Nash is a musical group best known for their self-titled debut album, Deja Vu, and their harmonies.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Crosby was first seen in the United States in 1912.
Crosby has ranked as high as #1150 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)
The name Crosby is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Crosby was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Crosby.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 196 | 162 | 34 |
| 2024 | 211 | 171 | 40 |
| 2023 | 239 | 206 | 33 |
| 2022 | 244 | 218 | 26 |
| 2021 | 283 | 240 | 43 |
| 2020 | 326 | 289 | 37 |
| 2019 | 329 | 299 | 30 |
| 2018 | 364 | 345 | 19 |
| 2017 | 446 | 418 | 28 |
| 2016 | 457 | 428 | 29 |
| 2015 | 503 | 484 | 19 |
| 2014 | 463 | 435 | 28 |
| 2013 | 402 | 378 | 24 |
| 2012 | 374 | 352 | 22 |
| 2011 | 331 | 306 | 25 |
| 2010 | 196 | 180 | 16 |
| 2009 | 86 | 73 | 13 |
| 2008 | 65 | 55 | 10 |
| 2007 | 28 | 21 | 7 |
| 2006 | 26 | 19 | 7 |
| 2005 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 | 23 | 14 | 9 |
| 2003 | 24 | 17 | 7 |
| 2002 | 27 | 18 | 9 |
| 2001 | 17 | 12 | 5 |
| 2000 | 17 | 12 | 5 |
| 1999 | 27 | 18 | 9 |
| 1998 | 19 | 7 | 12 |
| 1997 | 19 | 12 | 7 |
| 1996 | 26 | 10 | 16 |
| 1995 | 22 | 16 | 6 |
| 1994 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1993 | 25 | 17 | 8 |
| 1992 | 21 | 14 | 7 |
| 1991 | 35 | 23 | 12 |
| 1990 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1989 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1988 | 27 | 22 | 5 |
| 1987 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1986 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1985 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1984 | 16 | 11 | 5 |
| 1983 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1982 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1980 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1979 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1978 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1977 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1976 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1975 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1974 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1971 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1969 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1967 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1966 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1965 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1964 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1963 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1962 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1961 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1960 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1957 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1956 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1955 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1954 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1953 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1952 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1951 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1950 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1949 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1948 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1947 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1946 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1945 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1944 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1943 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1942 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1941 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1939 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1938 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1937 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1936 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1935 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1934 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1933 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1931 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1930 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1929 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1928 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1927 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1925 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1923 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1922 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1921 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1920 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1919 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1918 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1917 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1916 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1915 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1914 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1912 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Top States for Crosby (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MN | 26 | |
| CA | 15 | |
| OH | 11 | |
| WI | 11 | |
| TX | 10 | |
| NC | 7 | |
| CO | 6 | |
| NY | 6 | |
| MI | 6 | |
| MO | 5 | |
| IA | 5 | |
| UT | 5 |