Boys name · California
Cruz in California
Cruz was the #142 most common boys name in California in 2025, with 268 Cruz births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 6,949 were recorded from 1918 on.
Popularity over time
Cruz in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 11 | #240 |
| 1933 | 7 | #389 |
| 1949 | 17 | #414 |
| 1964 | 17 | #587 |
| 1979 | 26 | #550 |
| 1994 | 57 | #471 |
| 2010 | 188 | #237 |
| 2025 | 268 | #142 |
Rank swung between #142 (2025) and #778 (1948) in California, from #240 in 1918 to #142 in 2025.
Cruz had its most births in California in 2022, when 278 babies were given the name. In 2025 it reached #142, its highest boys-name rank in California.
Across the country, Cruz reached its highest rank of #42 in Arizona (1914). See Cruz in every state →
How popular is Cruz in California?
Cruz was the #142 most common boys name in California in 2025, with 268 Cruz births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 6,949 were recorded from 1918 on.
How many babies are named Cruz in California?
California recorded 268 births of babies named Cruz in 2025.
What is the rank of Cruz in California?
Cruz's 2025 rank among boys names in California was #142.
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.