Total births
5,878
Unisex name · since 1912
Crosby
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 5,878 babies named Crosby, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1197
- among boys today
- 5,878
- born since 1912
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other boys
Crosby currently ranks #1197 among unisex names in America, with 5,878 babies recorded since 1912.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Crosby has been recorded 5,878 times among boys since 1912, currently ranked #1197 nationally and more common than 92% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2025.
- #1197 among boys today
- 5,878 born since 1912
- 2010s peak decade
- 92% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Crosby is currently the #1197 unisex name in America, more common than 92% of boys - 5,878 born since 1912, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1197
- among boys today
- 5,878
- born since 1912
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other boys
Crosby vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1197
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 92% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
62% of everyone ever named Crosby was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
484 babies were named Crosby in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Crosby compares
5,878 Top 11% higher than 89% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Crosby's all-time total is 16x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Crosby | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 5,878 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 484 | 23 | 22,252 |
Crosby's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Crosby splits its recorded history at 1974: 93% of all births land in the more recent half, 7% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1912 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2015 peak of 484 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Crosby at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#1,197
Active since
1912
Crosby popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 484
- Annual births at peak, across 114 years of records
Crosby popularity over time - girls
612 total births recorded since 1984 (Crosby as girls' name)
Crosby by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Crosby's strongest decade.
3,625 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 62% of all-time use.
Crosby births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 55
1910s
55 births
- 1920s 65
1920s
65 births
- 1930s 73
1930s
73 births
- 1940s 83
1940s
83 births
- 1950s 71
1950s
71 births
- 1960s 57
1960s
57 births
- 1970s 49
1970s
49 births
- 1980s 114
1980s
114 births
- 1990s 148
1990s
148 births
- 2000s 252
2000s
252 births
- 2010s
2010s
3,625 births
- 2020s 1,286
2020s
1,286 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 3,625 births (62% of all-time use).
How Crosby compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Crosby's total volume
Crosby vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Crosby by state
Where Crosby concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 494 | 8.4% |
| #2 | California | | 367 | 6.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 318 | 5.4% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 242 | 4.1% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 193 | 3.3% |
| #6 | Wisconsin | | 192 | 3.3% |
| #7 | Colorado | | 185 | 3.1% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 177 | 3.0% |
Minnesota share of Crosby's total US births 8.4%
Even split
494 of 5,878 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 39 reporting states.
Crosby appears in 39 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Crosby? ▼
Crosby has been given to 5,878 babies in the U.S. since 1912, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #1197 as of the latest data. 484 babies were born in 2015, its single highest year.
When was Crosby most popular? ▼
Crosby was most popular in the 2010s decade with 3,625 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Crosby most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Crosby are Minnesota (494 births), California (367 births), Texas (318 births).
Is Crosby a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Crosby is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 5,878 births, and as a girl's name it has 612 births.
How long has the name Crosby been used? ▼
Crosby has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 114 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Crosby? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cross, Croix, Crockett, Crosley, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Crosby's data
- Crosby's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (3,625 total births) through the 2020s (1,286) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Minnesota records the most Crosbys (494 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Crosby
Nearby Names Like Crosby
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Crosby
Cross Boy
#2468 1,375 births
Croix Boy
#2578 1,179 births
Crockett Boy
#9907 378 births
Crosley Boy
142 births
Croy Boy
100 births
Compare Crosby side by side: Crosby vs Cross Crosby vs Croix Crosby vs Crockett
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Crosby
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1912–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Crosby: #1197 Unisex Name - 5,878 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/crosby. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Crosby draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.