How Many People Are Named Cross?
Complete statistics for the name Cross: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cross is a very rare name for boys, with only 1,281 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 257,621 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 1,297 under 30 years old.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 symbolizes harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 1,297 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2021Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cross Through the Generations
Cross emerged as a name in recent years, peaking in 2021 with 76 births. The name's popularity is on the rise, reflecting its status as a newer-generation choice. With all 1,297 individuals under 30, Cross stands out as a contemporary name, lacking any representation among older age groups.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cross's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Cross
How Many People Have the Name Cross?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 75,035 people in the United States currently share the name Cross. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,417 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Cross a Common or Rare Name?
Cross is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Cross Mean?
Cross means "creative variant of Cross" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cross in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Cross Most Popular?
The name Cross reached peak popularity in 2021, with 76 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Cross?
Approximately 75,035 people named Cross live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 75,035. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,417 Americans.
Is Cross a rare name?
Cross is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,417 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cross mean?
Cross means "creative variant of Cross" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Cross more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Cross are male and 0% are female.
When was Cross most popular?
Cross peaked in 2021 with 76 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.