Croix
French masculine name meaning "cross" or "intersection".
Name Census estimates that about 1,126 living Americans carry the first name Croix. It is a predominantly male name (98.6% of registrations). The average person named Croix today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Croix births was 2019 (88 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Croix. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Croix is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 12 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 304,400 Americans
Peak year
2019
88 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,559
Tracked since 1987
Gender
Gender distribution for Croix
Croix leans heavily male at 98.6% of total registrations, but 16 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Croix as a male name
- Ranked #2,559 in 2024
- 52 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (88 births)
Croix as a female name
- Ranked #15,756 in 2024
- 5 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2017 (6 births)
Popularity
Croix: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Croix from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 565 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Croix remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Croix by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Croix during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Croix' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Minnesota, Wisconsin, Texas recorded the most babies named Croix, while Utah, Georgia, Iowa recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 45 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Croix
The name Croix finds its roots in the French language, deriving from the word "croix," which translates to "cross" in English. This name has its origins in medieval France, where it was likely used as a reference to the Christian cross or as a symbol of one's religious devotion.
Historically, the name Croix has been associated with the French nobility and aristocracy. Records indicate that during the 12th and 13th centuries, several prominent families in France bore the surname "de la Croix," which may have contributed to the popularization of the given name.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Croix was Croix de Compiègne, a 13th-century Franciscan friar and prominent French preacher. He was known for his eloquent sermons and his dedication to the Church.
In the 15th century, Croix de Vere was a notable French noble and military leader who fought in the Hundred Years' War. He distinguished himself in battles against the English and was renowned for his bravery and strategic prowess.
During the Renaissance period, Croix de Valois was a French painter and sculptor who gained recognition for his intricate religious artwork and his mastery of the Renaissance style. He was commissioned by several wealthy patrons and his works can still be found in various churches and museums across Europe.
In the 18th century, Croix de Mirabeau was a French philosopher and political theorist who played a significant role in the events leading up to the French Revolution. His writings on individual liberty and social equality contributed to the revolutionary ideals of the time.
Another notable figure was Croix de Montcalm, a French military commander who served during the French and Indian War in North America in the mid-18th century. He is remembered for his leadership in the defense of French territories against British forces, particularly in the Battle of Quebec in 1759.
While the name Croix has its roots in French culture and history, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions around the world, reflecting the widespread influence of the French language and the significance of the cross as a symbol in various belief systems.
People
Croix + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Croix as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Croix: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Croix?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,126 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Croix going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 304,400 US residents.
Is Croix a common name?
We classify Croix as "Rare". It ranks above 90.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,136 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Croix most popular?
The single biggest year for Croix was 2019, when 88 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Croix is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Croix a male name?
Yes, 98.6% of people registered as Croix in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.