Crew Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Crew has its origins in Old Welsh, meaning 'group' or 'troop'. It has evolved through various historical forms and is associated with teamwork. The name has no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century and is now perceived as a modern and trendy choice for parents.
The name Crew is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Crew has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Crew' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13786th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1597th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 395th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14287th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Crew' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Crew"
Pronunciation
/kruː/
Origin
Old Welsh
Etymology
The name Crew is derived from the Old Welsh word 'criw', which means 'a group' or 'a troop'. It has also been associated with the word 'crew', referring to a group of people working together, especially in a maritime context.
Meaning
group, troop
Language Evolution
Old Welsh: criw, Middle Welsh: criw, Modern English: Crew
Historical Usage
The name Crew gained popularity in the 20th century as a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has been used as a surname and has seen a rise in use as a first name in recent years.
Variants & Derivatives
Cruz, Crewe
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Crew is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with a sense of camaraderie and teamwork. It has gained favor among parents looking for unique names for their children.
Famous People
Crew Jones, a character in the film 'Rad', Crew Cut, a popular hairstyle
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Crew"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Crew"
"Crew" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 13786th of 16616 | 11 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1597th of 24088 | 1,375 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 395th of 23106 | 9,767 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 14287th of 30306 | 61 |
Regional Popularity of "Crew" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
29.97% 1373rd/4582 |
58.11% 3001st/5164 |
28.11% 2056th/7313 |
12.06% 900th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
7.10% 283rd/3984 |
10.36% 465th/4487 |
6.79% 463rd/6822 |
6.68% 419th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Crew" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Crew"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Crew" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.