Kruze
Boy name · #3742 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Kruze? In official American birth records, Kruze has been tracked continuously since 2007, giving it 18 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 30 baby boys were named Kruze, placing it at #3742 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2809, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 60,000 boys born in 2025 was named Kruze.
The 18-year story
Kruze first appears in the Social Security records in 2007, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2019, when 49 boys were named Kruze — good for #2626 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Kruze per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Kruze against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Kruze in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Kruze is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Kruze will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Kruze is most common
State-level data for Kruze is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Kruze
Statistically, parents drawn to Kruze tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Cruze, Kayde, Swayze, Kree, and Kalix.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Kruze | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #3658 |
| 2024 | 34 | #3394 |
| 2023 | 41 | #3005 |
| 2022 | 37 | #3216 |
| 2021 | 43 | #2862 |
| 2020 | 34 | #3274 |
| 2019 | 49 | #2626 |
| 2018 | 31 | #3524 |
| 2017 | 36 | #3193 |
| 2016 | 43 | #2783 |
| 2015 | 42 | #2809 |
| 2014 | 47 | #2582 |
| 2013 | 44 | #2668 |
| 2012 | 29 | #3625 |
| 2011 | 14 | #5945 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6359 |
| 2009 | 6 | #10994 |
| 2008 | 5 | #12553 |
| 2007 | 5 | #12367 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Kruze?
In official American birth records, the name Kruze first appeared in 2007 (over 18 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 18 years.
Is Kruze a popular boy name?
Kruze ranked #3742 among boys in 2025 with 30 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2809.
When was the name Kruze most popular?
Kruze peaked in 2019, when 49 American boys received the name (ranked #2626 that year). Since 2019 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Kruze?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 60,000 newborn American boys was named Kruze. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.