Find out how popular the first name Kross has been for the last 27 years (from 1997 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kross by gender

Based on the last 27 years of data, Kross is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 97% of people named Kross being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 184 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Kross.

The history of the first name Kross

The name Kross has its origins rooted in the Old Norse language, which was spoken by the Germanic peoples who inhabited Scandinavia and parts of northern Europe during the Viking Age, from around the 8th to the 11th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Old Norse word "kross," which means "cross" or "crucifix."

The use of the name Kross can be traced back to the early days of Christianity's spread in Scandinavia, where the cross became a prominent symbol of the new faith. It's likely that the name was initially given to individuals who were born or baptized near a prominent cross or crucifix, or who had a special connection to the religious symbol.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kross can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of literary works that document the lives and adventures of the Norse people during the Viking era. The Saga of Erik the Red, written in the 13th century, mentions a character named Kross, who was a prominent farmer and landowner in Greenland.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kross. One of the most famous was Kross Nökkvi (c. 1130 - c. 1200), an Icelandic skald (poet) and lawspeaker who is credited with composing several poetic works that have survived to this day. Another notable Kross was Kross Helgason (1510 - 1576), an Icelandic scholar and clergyman who played a crucial role in the Reformation in Iceland.

In the realm of exploration and discovery, Kross Magnusson (1577 - 1638) was a Danish-Norwegian explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Arctic regions, including the search for the Northwest Passage. Kross Jónsson (1643 - 1719) was an Icelandic mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of comets and the calculation of planetary orbits.

More recently, Kross Árnason (1887 - 1971) was an Icelandic politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Iceland from 1944 to 1949, playing a pivotal role in the country's transition to a republic after centuries of Danish rule.

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