Cruz Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Cruz is especially popular in the southwestern United States, where there is a large Hispanic population.

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A Deep Dive

Cruz Overview

Meaning

Holy cross, cross

Gender

Boy

Origin

Spanish

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word “cruz,” meaning “cross.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/kruːz/

Popularity

Cruz is favored in Spanish-speaking countries and has gained recognition in the USA. In 2023, Cruz ranked #275 for boys and #825 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

4 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Traditional, Religious and Spiritual, Short

Associated Traits

Bold, spirited, distinctive

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with Christian symbolism, representing the cross of Christ.

Name Day

May 3rd (Spain)
A Deep Dive

Cruz Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Cruzito, Kruse, Kruz, Cruse, Kruze

Common Nicknames

Cruxie, Cruzie, Cruzzy, Cruzi

Diminutives

Cru, Z, C, Kruzzy, Cuz

Famous People

  • Penélope Cruz
    (Spanish Actress)
  • Cruz Beckham
    (British Musician)
  • Cruz Reynoso
    (American Judge)
  • Nelson Cruz
    (Dominican-American Baseball Player)
  • Victor Cruz
    (American Football Player)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Cruz Ramirez
    ("Cars 3," Animated Film)
  • "Cruz"
    (Song)
  • Cruz Castillo
    ("Santa Barbara," TV Series)
  • Cruz Del Sur
    ("La Reina del Sur," TV Series)

Places

  • Santa Cruz City
    (California, USA)
  • Santa Cruz Island
    (Galápagos, Ecuador)
  • Cruz Bay
    (Saint John, US Virgin Islands)
  • Santa Cruz de la Sierra City
    (Santa Cruz, Bolivia)
  • Praia da Cruz
    (Boa Vista, Cape Verde)

What Is the Meaning of Cruz?

The name Cruz means “cross.” People with this name often embody strength and faith.

What Is the Origin of The Name Cruz?

Cruz comes from the Spanish and Portuguese word for “cross,” which has roots in the Latin word “crux.” It has religious significance, often associated with the Christian symbol of the cross.

Cruz Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Cruz in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2972021#3152022#3282023
Top 3 Rankings#2792013#2842012#2902014

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Cruz

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023328
(-13 from 2022)
1012
(-50 from 2022)
0.05527
2022315
(-18 from 2021)
1062
(-54 from 2021)
0.05670
2021297
(+6 from 2020)
1116
(+19 from 2020)
0.05956
2020303
(+2 from 2019)
1097
(-15 from 2019)
0.05931
2019305
(+23 from 2018)
1112
(+92 from 2018)
0.05786
2018328
(+19 from 2017)
1020
(+51 from 2017)
0.05248
2017347
(-6 from 2016)
969
(-45 from 2016)
0.04896
2016341
(-17 from 2015)
1014
(-51 from 2015)
0.05006
2015324
(-34 from 2014)
1065
(-159 from 2014)
0.05209
2014290
(-11 from 2013)
1224
(-25 from 2013)
0.05973
2013279
(+5 from 2012)
1249
(+17 from 2012)
0.06181
2012284
(+16 from 2011)
1232
(+134 from 2011)
0.06071
2011300
(+21 from 2010)
1098
(+107 from 2010)
0.05405
2010321
(+25 from 2009)
991
(+85 from 2009)
0.04824
2009346
(+21 from 2008)
906
(+61 from 2008)
0.04272
2008367
(+62 from 2007)
845
(+173 from 2007)
0.03875
2007429
(+65 from 2006)
672
(+148 from 2006)
0.03034
2006494
(+21 from 2005)
524
(+47 from 2005)
0.02390
2005515
(+46 from 2004)
477
(+71 from 2004)
0.02242
2004561
(+37 from 2003)
406
(+47 from 2003)
0.01921
2003598
(+43 from 2002)
359
(+57 from 2002)
0.01709
2002641
(-45 from 2001)
302
(-31 from 2001)
0.01461
2001596
(+47 from 2000)
333
(+51 from 2000)
0.01610
2000643
(+48 from 1999)
282
(+39 from 1999)
0.01350
1999691
(-31 from 1998)
243
(-18 from 1998)
0.01192
1998660
(+36 from 1997)
261
(+32 from 1997)
0.01287
1997696
(+21 from 1996)
229
(+10 from 1996)
0.01146
1996717
(-14 from 1995)
219
(-8 from 1995)
0.01093
1995703
(+21 from 1994)
227
(+19 from 1994)
0.01129
1994724
(+61 from 1993)
208
(+27 from 1993)
0.01020
1993785
(+17 from 1992)
181
(+12 from 1992)
0.00876
1992802
(-59 from 1991)
169
(-19 from 1991)
0.00805
1991743
(-24 from 1990)
188
(-12 from 1990)
0.00887
1990719
(-28 from 1989)
200
(-6 from 1989)
0.00929
1989691
(+20 from 1988)
206
(+33 from 1988)
0.00983
1988711
(-6 from 1987)
173
(+5 from 1987)
0.00864
1987705
(+28 from 1986)
168
(+16 from 1986)
0.00861
1986733
(+77 from 1985)
152
(+32 from 1985)
0.00791
1985810
(+53 from 1984)
120
(+16 from 1984)
0.00624
1984863
(+45 from 1983)
104
(+10 from 1983)
0.00554
1983908
(-24 from 1982)
94
(-8 from 1982)
0.00504
1982884
(+62 from 1981)
102
(+12 from 1981)
0.00540
1981946
(-1 from 1980)
90
No change from 1980
0.00483
1980945
(+60 from 1979)
90
(+12 from 1979)
0.00485
19791005
(-215 from 1978)
78
(-37 from 1978)
0.00435
1978790
(+143 from 1977)
115
(+32 from 1977)
0.00673
1977933
(-4 from 1976)
83
(+2 from 1976)
0.00486
1976929
(+41 from 1975)
81
(+10 from 1975)
0.00496
1975970
(-109 from 1974)
71
(-15 from 1974)
0.00438
1974861
(+110 from 1973)
86
(+17 from 1973)
0.00528
1973971
(-43 from 1972)
69
(-5 from 1972)
0.00428
1972928
(+98 from 1971)
74
(+11 from 1971)
0.00442
19711026
(-47 from 1970)
63
(-5 from 1970)
0.00347
1970979
(-152 from 1969)
68
(-19 from 1969)
0.00357
1969827
(+13 from 1968)
87
(+12 from 1968)
0.00476
1968840
(+103 from 1967)
75
(+16 from 1967)
0.00422
1967943
(-108 from 1966)
59
(-17 from 1966)
0.00332
1966835
(+91 from 1965)
76
(+12 from 1965)
0.00418
1965926
(-111 from 1964)
64
(-21 from 1964)
0.00338
1964815
(+66 from 1963)
85
(+13 from 1963)
0.00419
1963881
(-12 from 1962)
72
(-4 from 1962)
0.00349
1962869
(-28 from 1961)
76
(-7 from 1961)
0.00362
1961841
(-8 from 1960)
83
No change from 1960
0.00385
1960833
(+1 from 1959)
83
No change from 1959
0.00383
1959834
(-78 from 1958)
83
(-13 from 1958)
0.00383
1958756
(+89 from 1957)
96
(+17 from 1957)
0.00446
1957845
(-49 from 1956)
79
(-8 from 1956)
0.00361
1956796
(+40 from 1955)
87
(+10 from 1955)
0.00405
1955836
(+32 from 1954)
77
(+6 from 1954)
0.00368
1954868
(-70 from 1953)
71
(-9 from 1953)
0.00343
1953798
(-44 from 1952)
80
(-7 from 1952)
0.00400
1952754
(+6 from 1951)
87
(+2 from 1951)
0.00441
1951760
(-24 from 1950)
85
(-2 from 1950)
0.00445
1950736
(-53 from 1949)
87
(-13 from 1949)
0.00478
1949683
(+100 from 1948)
100
(+24 from 1948)
0.00555
1948783
(-12 from 1947)
76
(-3 from 1947)
0.00426
1947771
(-12 from 1946)
79
(+3 from 1946)
0.00425
1946759
(+50 from 1945)
76
(+17 from 1945)
0.00460
1945809
(-8 from 1944)
59
(-2 from 1944)
0.00430
1944801
(-55 from 1943)
61
(-14 from 1943)
0.00439
1943746
(-14 from 1942)
75
(-2 from 1942)
0.00516
1942732
(+107 from 1941)
77
(+20 from 1941)
0.00547
1941839
(-110 from 1940)
57
(-13 from 1940)
0.00454
1940729
(-14 from 1939)
70
No change from 1939
0.00590
1939715
(-24 from 1938)
70
(-7 from 1938)
0.00618
1938691
(+102 from 1937)
77
(+17 from 1937)
0.00678
1937793
(+14 from 1936)
60
(+2 from 1936)
0.00549
1936807
(-97 from 1935)
58
(-15 from 1935)
0.00545
1935710
(+150 from 1934)
73
(+20 from 1934)
0.00683
1934860
(-98 from 1933)
53
(-11 from 1933)
0.00499
1933762
(+7 from 1932)
64
(-3 from 1932)
0.00627
1932769
(-27 from 1931)
67
(-2 from 1931)
0.00624
1931742
(+68 from 1930)
69
(+5 from 1930)
0.00645
1930810
(-132 from 1929)
64
(-18 from 1929)
0.00567
1929678
(+54 from 1928)
82
(+5 from 1928)
0.00740
1928732
(+22 from 1927)
77
(+2 from 1927)
0.00675
1927754
(-62 from 1926)
75
(-9 from 1926)
0.00645
1926692
(+10 from 1925)
84
(-1 from 1925)
0.00733
1925702
(+115 from 1924)
85
(+17 from 1924)
0.00738
1924817
(-31 from 1923)
68
(-3 from 1923)
0.00582
1923786
(+85 from 1922)
71
(+9 from 1922)
0.00627
1922871
(+49 from 1921)
62
(+4 from 1921)
0.00551
1921920
(-128 from 1920)
58
(-13 from 1920)
0.00510
1920792
(+19 from 1919)
71
(+6 from 1919)
0.00645
1919811
(+251 from 1918)
65
(+24 from 1918)
0.00640
19181062
(+16 from 1917)
41
(+3 from 1917)
0.00391
19171078
(+187 from 1916)
38
(+10 from 1916)
0.00396
19161265
(-228 from 1915)
28
(-10 from 1915)
0.00303
19151037
(+116 from 1914)
38
(+13 from 1914)
0.00431
19141153
(+158 from 1913)
25
(+9 from 1913)
0.00366
19131311
(-288 from 1912)
16
(-4 from 1912)
0.00298
19121023
(-199 from 1911)
20
(+4 from 1911)
0.00443
1911824
(+294 from 1910)
16
(+7 from 1910)
0.00663
19101118
(+255 from 1908)
9
(+4 from 1908)
0.00432
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19081373
(-507 from 1907)
5
(-5 from 1907)
0.00301
1907866
(+387 from 1906)
10
(+5 from 1906)
0.00631
19061253
(-554 from 1905)
5
(-7 from 1905)
0.00347
1905699
(+431 from 1903)
12
(+7 from 1903)
0.00838
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19031130
(+7 from 1902)
5
No change from 1902
0.00387
19021137
(-328 from 1880)
5
(-1 from 1880)
0.00377
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1880809
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00507

American States Popularity Rankings for Cruz

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1592021#1522022#1562023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3012021#3402022#3352023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1662021#1672022#1802023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3552021#4092022#3432023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1932021#1102022#892023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4392021#5572022#4012023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3282021#3132022#2682023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2212021#2692022#2492023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3092021#3222022#3612023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2932021#3572022#3622023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#7582021#9512022#9232023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3372021#3252022#4552023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3332021#3412022#3552023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2352021#3122022#2072023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2892021#2832022#2372023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2962021#3022022#3432023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#5902021#4402022#4772023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4432021#5732022#7222023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1542021#1342022#1942023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3352021#1982022#3382023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3572021#4622022#5572023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4962021#4032022#5622023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3932021#4172022#4072023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2382021#3002022#4262023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1972021#2922022#3562023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3832021#5772022#3682023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1822021#2852022#1642023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3232021#2772022#4482023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2022020#2862021#2222022

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4472021#3642022#4022023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3962021#4482022#4982023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2992021#6122022#4002023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#6762021#5522022#5882023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1322021#2472022#612023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#6912021#3932022#6382023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4692021#5822022#5372023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4312021#4822022#5542023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#5072021#4812022#6202023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2112021#1772022#2382023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2172017#1712019#2272021

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3032017#3182019#2802020

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2532015#1952016#2192018

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4032019#3362021#5092023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1772010#1872012#1732013

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1502012#1552013

Popularity Rankings for Cruz in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#2132021#1912022#1522023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2362021#2142022#3052023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2952021#2212022#3482023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2482021#3262022#2212023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#4022019#3722020#2692021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#5522021#3062022#2882023

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#4151998

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7742012#6132018#9802021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Cruz a Name for Boys or Girls?

The name Cruz is versatile and can suit both boys and girls. Its connection to the cross gives it a strong, meaningful background, making it popular among different genders.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Cruz

Cruz in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Penélope Cruz (Actress, born 1974): A Spanish actress who has achieved international acclaim for her roles in films such as "Volver" and "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."
  • Cruz Beckham (Musician, born 2005): A British singer and the son of David and Victoria Beckham, gaining popularity through his music and social media presence.
  • Cruz Reynoso (Judge, 1931–2021): An American civil rights lawyer and judge who served on the California Supreme Court and was a champion for social justice.
  • Nelson Cruz (Baseball Player, born 1980): A Dominican-American professional baseball player renowned for his powerful hitting and long career in Major League Baseball.
  • Victor Cruz (Football Player, born 1986): An American football player celebrated for his time as a wide receiver with the New York Giants and his iconic salsa dance touchdown celebrations.
  • Celia Cruz (Singer, 1925–2003): A Cuban-American singer, one of the most popular Latin artists of the 20th century, known as the "Queen of Salsa."
  • Cruz Martínez (Musician, born 1972): An American musician and producer, a key member of the Tejano band La Sombra and later Kumbia Kings.
  • Cruz Ramirez ("Cars 3," 2017 Animated Film): A young race car who becomes Lightning McQueen's trainer and helps him regain his racing career.
  • "Cruz" (2015 Song): A popular country song celebrating life and love on the open road.
  • Cruz Castillo ("Santa Barbara," 1984 TV Series): A detective who becomes a central figure in the lives of the Capwell family.
  • Cruz Del Sur ("La Reina del Sur," 2011 TV Series): A shipping company used as a front for Teresa Mendoza's drug empire.
  • Cruz Angeles ("Don't Let Me Drown," 2009 Film): A teenager dealing with the aftermath of the September 11 attacks in New York City.
  • Cruz ("The L Word," 2004 TV Series): A transgender character who brings new perspectives to the show's ensemble cast.
  • Santa Cruz City (California, USA): A coastal city known for its beach boardwalk and surfing culture.
  • Santa Cruz Island (Galápagos, Ecuador): The second largest island in the Galápagos, home to the Charles Darwin Research Station.
  • Cruz Bay (Saint John, US Virgin Islands): The main town on Saint John island, featuring beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife.
  • Santa Cruz de la Sierra City (Santa Cruz, Bolivia): The largest city in Bolivia, an economic and cultural hub.
  • Praia da Cruz (Sal, Cape Verde): A popular beach on the island of Sal, known for its clear waters and sandy shores.
  • Santa Cruz Mountains (California, USA): A mountain range in central California offering hiking trails and redwood forests.
  • Puerto de la Cruz City (Tenerife, Spain): A city on the northern coast of Tenerife, famous for its botanical gardens and historic sites.

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