Croix
Meaningcross · French
- US rank
- #2,332
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,762 in 2019
59 babies were named Croix in the US in 2025. It has dropped 219 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1987–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Croix you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 28,986 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Croix, 59 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Croix would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCroix first shows up in US birth records in 1987, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 38 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2019, when it reached #1,762.
- Then vs nowCroix is 5.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 151,515 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 28,986.
- TrendCroix has slipped 219 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,332. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedCroix is most popular in North Dakota, where it ranks #226, followed by Wisconsin (#306) and Minnesota (#640). It's in the top 1,000 in 3 states.
- MeaningIn French, Croix means “cross”. Our records link it to Celtic and Irish roots.
About the name Croix
Croix is a boy name of Celtic and Irish origin meaning “cross”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with C and ending in “-oix”. US birth records list Croix for boys from 1987 to 2025, in 35 of those 39 years. Its best year was 2019, when it ranked #1,762 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,332, with 59 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.6 | 389,610 boys |
| 1990s | 3.0 | 333,333 boys |
| 2000s | 10 | 100,000 boys |
| 2010s | 30 | 33,467 boys |
| 2020s | 33 | 29,866 boys |
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Croix
What does the name Croix mean?
Croix means “cross” in French.
What is the origin of the name Croix?
Croix has Celtic, Irish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Croix a boy or girl name?
Croix is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Croix?
Croix ranked #2,332 for US boys in 2025, given to 59 babies. Its best year was 2019 (#1,762).