Boy · #12,323 in 2026

Crux

Crux is a constellation of the southern sky that is centred on four bright stars in a cross-shaped asterism commonly known as the Southern Cross. It lies on the southern end of the Milky Way's visible band. The name Crux is Latin for cross.

Current Rank
#12,323
Peak Rank
#12,323 (2022)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2022
First Year
2022
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#12323
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Crux

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Crux is a constellation of the southern sky that is centred on four bright stars in a cross-shaped asterism commonly known as the Southern Cross. It lies on the southern end of the Milky Way's visible band. The name Crux is Latin for cross.

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Origin & history
The bright stars in Crux were known to the Ancient Greeks , where Ptolemy regarded them as part of the constellation Centaurus . They were entirely visible as far north as Britain in the fourth millennium BC. However, the precession of the equinoxes gradually lowered the stars below the European horizon, and they were eventually forgotten by the inhabitants of northern latitudes. By 400 AD , the stars in the constellation now called Crux never rose above the horizon throughout most of Europe. Dante may have known about the constellation in the 14th century, as he describes an asterism of four

The Story of Crux

Crux first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2022, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 5 Cruxs were born — ranking #12,323 that year. As of 2026, Crux ranks #12,323 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Cruxs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Crux

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

  • Cricks
  • Carex
  • Crix
  • Crex
  • Cracks
  • Crooks
  • Crocs
  • Creeks
  • Creaks
  • Crocks
  • Croaks
  • Crax

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Crux

What does the name Crux mean?
Crux is a constellation of the southern sky that is centred on four bright stars in a cross-shaped asterism commonly known as the Southern Cross. It lies on the southern end of the Milky Way's visible band. The name Crux is Latin for cross.
How popular is Crux in 2026?
In 2026, Crux ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Crux most popular?
Crux reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #12,323 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Crux a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Crux is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Crux?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Crux include Aadhrit, Aavyaan, Ababacar. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Crux

Crux is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2022 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Crux's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #12,323. Use the chart and map above to compare Crux'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.