How Many People Are Named Kru?
Complete statistics for the name Kru: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kru is a very rare name for boys, with only 540 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 611,118 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name since all 544 bearers are under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 6All 544 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kru Through the Generations
Kru stands out as a name that's seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 92 births. This modern name is predominantly used by younger generations, with all 544 individuals being under 30 years old. The average age of those named Kru is just 6, indicating its recent rise in usage.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kru's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kru
How Many People Have the Name Kru?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 540 people in the United States currently share the name Kru. That works out to roughly 1 in every 611,118 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kru a Common or Rare Name?
Kru is classified as Very Rare. 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 Kru Mean?
Kru means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kru in SSA data, approximately 95% are male and 5% are female.
When Was Kru Most Popular?
The name Kru reached peak popularity in 2024, with 92 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 Kru?
Approximately 540 people named Kru live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 544. That works out to roughly 1 in 611,118 Americans.
Is Kru a rare name?
Kru is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 611,118 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kru mean?
Kru means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kru more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 95% of people named Kru are male and 5% are female.
When was Kru most popular?
Kru peaked in 2024 with 92 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.