Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Cruize

Name: Popularity of the name Cruize in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Cruize, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#9,599 (2011)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2005

First Year

2023

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#9599

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cruize

Cruize first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2005, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 7 Cruizes were born — ranking #9,599 that year. As of 2026, Cruize ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 53 Cruizes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Cruize

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cruize is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Kruis
Croons
Cries
Cruise
Cruz
Crews
Cruse
Cruze
Crise
Kruse
Koreas
Crudes

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cruize

What does the name Cruize mean?

Cruize is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2005. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cruize in 2026?

In 2026, Cruize ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Cruize most popular?

Cruize reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #9,599 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Cruize a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Cruize is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Cruize?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cruize include Damaine, Abiola, Shaker. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cruize

Cruize is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 53 births in the dataset. Cruize's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #9,599. Use the chart and map above to compare Cruize's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.