Boys name · California
Cruz in California
Cruz was the 142nd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 268 babies named Cruz that year. Since 1918, California families have named 6,949 babies Cruz.
Popularity over time
Cruz in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 11 | 240th |
| 1933 | 7 | 389th |
| 1949 | 17 | 414th |
| 1964 | 17 | 587th |
| 1979 | 26 | 550th |
| 1994 | 57 | 471st |
| 2010 | 188 | 237th |
| 2025 | 268 | 142nd |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 240th in 1918 to 142nd in 2025.
The most babies named Cruz in California in a single year was 278, in 2022. Its best showing was 142nd among boys names in 2025.
Across the country, Cruz reached its best rank of 42nd in Arizona (1914). See Cruz in every state →
How popular is Cruz in California?
Cruz was the 142nd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 268 babies named Cruz that year. Since 1918, California families have named 6,949 babies Cruz.
How many babies are named Cruz in California?
In 2025, 268 babies were named Cruz in California. The most babies named Cruz in California in a single year was 278, in 2022.
What is the rank of Cruz in California?
Cruz ranked 142nd among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 142nd among boys names in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.