Cru Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKroo / /kruː/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: raw; English: short form of Cruz
Historical & Cultural Background
In Latin, 'Cru' is derived from 'crudus', meaning raw or unrefined. In English, it is often considered a diminutive or short form of the name Cruz, which has Spanish origins and is associated with the cross.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Cruz
International Variants
- Cruz (Spanish)
- Kru (Dutch)
Famous people named Cru
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Fictional characters named Cru
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cru was first seen in the United States in 1990. Cru has ranked as high as #1252 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, and Utah. In the past 5 years the name Cru has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cru (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 14 | |
| OH | 10 | |
| TX | 10 | |
| PA | 7 | |
| FL | 6 | |
| IA | 5 | |
| IN | 5 | |
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 38 |
| 2011 | 58 |
| 2012 | 48 |
| 2013 | 55 |
| 2014 | 63 |
| 2015 | 65 |
| 2016 | 78 |
| 2017 | 64 |
| 2018 | 90 |
| 2019 | 112 |
| 2020 | 121 |
| 2021 | 135 |
| 2022 | 141 |
| 2023 | 110 |
| 2024 | 132 |