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Cruz is a Spanish name meaning 'cross', rooted in the Latin term 'crux'. It has evolved from its Latin origins into modern Spanish usage. The name symbolizes faith and has become popular in the 20th century, particularly in Spanish-speaking cultures. It does not have a specific biblical relevance. Variants include Cruze and Cruzito, and it is currently perceived positively, associated with strength. Notable individuals with the name include Cruz Beckham and Eva Longoria Cruz.

The name Cruz is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady 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, Cruz has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Cruz' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 907th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 767th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 820th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 915th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 764th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 456th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 312th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1042nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1040th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1584th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2707th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3889th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5027th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5212th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Cruz' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.