Kru
Boy nameKru has been given to 631 babies in the U.S. since 2008. It peaked in 2024. In 2025, about 1 in 22,183 boys was named Kru.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
631
Peak year
2024 (93 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2008
10-year trend
▲ +406%
Gender split
6% girls / 94% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Kru — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kru.
FAQ
How popular is the name Kru?
Kru has been given to 631 babies in the U.S. since 2008. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Kru peak?
Kru peaked in 2024, when 93 babies were given the name.
Is Kru a girl or boy name?
Kru is primarily a boy name (94% of babies named Kru are boys).
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