Kruze
A variant spelling of the name Cruz, derived from Spanish meaning "cross".
Name Census estimates that about 554 living Americans carry the first name Kruze. It is a predominantly male name (99.1% of registrations). The average person named Kruze today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kruze births was 2019 (49 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kruze. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Kruze with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
554
~ 1 in 618,690 Americans
Peak year
2019
49 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,418
Tracked since 2007
Gender
Gender distribution for Kruze
Out of the 558 babies given the name Kruze since 1880, 99.1% were registered as male. The name sits firmly on the male side of the spectrum, with only a handful of female registrations across the entire dataset.
Kruze as a male name
- Ranked #3,418 in 2024
- 34 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (49 births)
Kruze as a female name
- Ranked #17,665 in 2016
- 5 female births in 2016
- Peak: 2016 (5 births)
Popularity
Kruze: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kruze from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 353 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kruze remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kruze 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 Kruze during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kruzes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Texas, Louisiana, Utah recorded the most babies named Kruze, while Ohio, Kansas, Montana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kruze
The name Kruze is a unique and intriguing one, with roots that can be traced back to the ancient Germanic languages. Its origins lie in the word "Kruz," which means "cross" or "crucifix" in Old High German. This connection to religious symbolism suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals with strong ties to the Christian faith.
In the early medieval period, the name Kruze was primarily found in regions where Germanic tribes had settled, such as parts of present-day Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, including Kruz, Krause, and Kruse, reflecting the linguistic nuances of different regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kruze can be found in the annals of the Benedictine monastery in Fulda, Germany, where a monk named Kruze von Mainz is mentioned in the 9th century. This historical reference suggests that the name was already in use among religious figures during the Carolingian era.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Kruze. One such figure was Kruze von Rosenberg, a 13th-century Bohemian nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the Hussite Wars (born circa 1280, died 1346). Another was Kruze der Kühne, a 16th-century German mercenary and soldier of fortune who gained notoriety for his daring exploits during the Thirty Years' War (born 1587, died 1661).
In the realm of art and literature, the name Kruze has also left its mark. Kruze von Helmholtz, a German painter and engraver active in the 17th century, is celebrated for his intricate woodcut illustrations (born 1611, died 1678). Meanwhile, Kruze Heidegger, a 19th-century Swiss poet and essayist, is remembered for his profound reflections on nature and spirituality (born 1823, died 1895).
Moving into more recent history, Kruze von Manstein, a Prussian military strategist and field marshal during World War II, is widely regarded as one of the most influential military minds of the 20th century (born 1887, died 1973).
While the name Kruze may not be as widely used today as it once was, its rich history and connection to various cultures and traditions continue to captivate those who delve into its origins and legacy.
People
Kruze + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kruze as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kruze: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kruze?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 554 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kruze 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 618,690 US residents.
Is Kruze a common name?
We classify Kruze as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 558 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kruze most popular?
The single biggest year for Kruze was 2019, when 49 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kruze is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kruze in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kruze a male name?
Yes, 99.1% of people registered as Kruze 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.
Is Kruze still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kruze in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kruze can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Kruze?
You can see how many people share the name Kruze on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.