Crosby
Literal root meaning: “cross + settlement”
About the name Crosby
Crosby is a boy name with Old Norse roots, literally “cross + settlement”.
It has a modern, unique feel. In 2025, Crosby ranked #1235 for boys in the US, with 162 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2015. Since 2000, 91% of US babies named Crosby were boys.
Etymology
From Old Norse, meaning “cross” + “settlement”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Crosby”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #1235
- In 2015
- #578
- Babies in 2025
- 162
Popularity of Crosby, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
Names similar to Crosby
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