NAME PROFILE
Cru
Cru is derived from the Spanish word meaning 'raw' or 'uncooked,' suggesting a sense of authenticity and unrefined nature. The name carries a bold and spirited essence, often associated with creativity and a zest for life.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,588 |
| Gender | Male (36% / 64%) |
| Peak year | 2022 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2008 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | Spanish, French |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite
Top States
CA — 36%TX — 29%OH — 16%FL — 11%UT — 9%
Notable People
Cruella de Vil (Villain in *101 Dalmatians*) · Cruyff, Johan (Dutch football player and coach) · Cruise, Tom (Actor, known for *Top Gun*) · Cruise, Nicole (Actress, known for *Moulin Rouge!*) · Cruella (Character in *Cruella*)
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