Cross
Boy name · English · Scandinavian
Meaningcross · English
- US rank
- #1,959
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,642 in 1998
78 babies were named Cross in the US in 2025. It has climbed 253 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1997–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Cross you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 21,882 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Cross, 78 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cross would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCross first shows up in US birth records in 1997, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 28 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1998, when it reached #1,642.
- Then vs nowCross is 2.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 45,662 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 21,882.
- TrendCross has climbed 253 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,959. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedCross is most popular in Arkansas, where it ranks #489, followed by Maryland (#809). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- MeaningIn English, Cross means “cross”. Our records link it to English and Scandinavian roots.
About the name Cross
Cross is a boy name of English and Scandinavian origin meaning “cross”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with C and ending in “-oss”. US birth records list Cross for boys from 1997 to 2025, in 29 of those 29 years. Its best year was 1998, when it ranked #1,642 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,959, with 78 babies.
Origin:English namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 26 | 38,119 boys |
| 2000s | 24 | 42,355 boys |
| 2010s | 19 | 52,549 boys |
| 2020s | 38 | 26,042 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Cross
What does the name Cross mean?
Cross means “cross” in English.
What is the origin of the name Cross?
Cross has English, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Cross a boy or girl name?
Cross is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Cross?
Cross ranked #1,959 for US boys in 2025, given to 78 babies. Its best year was 1998 (#1,642).