Boy · #1,690 in 2026

Kru

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

Current Rank

#1,690

Peak Rank

#1,690 (2026)

Total Babies

710

5-Yr Trend

+171%

2021

First Year

2024

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#12237

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kru

Kru first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2008, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 100 Krus were born — ranking #1,690 that year. As of 2026, Kru ranks #1,690 for baby boys with 100 births, rising sharply (+171% over the past five years). In total, more than 710 Krus 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+

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Names that sound like Kru

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kru

What does the name Kru mean?

Kru is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2008. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kru in 2026?

In 2026, Kru ranks #1,690 among boys' names in the U.S., with 100 babies given the name that year.

When was Kru most popular?

Kru reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #1,690 that year with 100 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kru most popular?

Kru has historically been most popular in Utah, Alabama, Missouri. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kru.

Is Kru a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kru?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kru include Damario, Jaxston, Artist. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kru

Kru is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 710 births in the dataset. Kru's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #1,690. Use the chart and map above to compare Kru'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.