Kru Name Popularity and Statistics
Kru is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Kru?
Kru is spelled K-R-U. The name has 3 letters.
Kru Popularity in 2025
Rank#10,107
Recorded Births9
Rank#1,976
Recorded Births77
- Girls usage rose 2,054 places to #10,107 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 114 places to #1,976 and recorded 9 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Kru Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2008 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 9 | #10,107 |
| 2025 | Boys | 77 | #1,976 |
| 2024 | Girls | 7 | #12,161 |
| 2024 | Boys | 86 | #1,862 |
| 2023 | Girls | 7 | #12,197 |
| 2023 | Boys | 75 | #2,014 |
| 2022 | Girls | 7 | #12,243 |
| 2022 | Boys | 84 | #1,875 |
| 2021 | Girls | 6 | #13,464 |
| 2021 | Boys | 54 | #2,464 |
| 2020 | Boys | 34 | #3,274 |
| 2019 | Boys | 42 | #2,897 |
| 2018 | Boys | 19 | #4,918 |
| 2017 | Boys | 12 | #6,685 |
| 2016 | Boys | 12 | #6,726 |
| 2015 | Boys | 17 | #5,289 |
| 2014 | Boys | 10 | #7,562 |
| 2013 | Boys | 11 | #7,026 |
| 2012 | Boys | 11 | #7,050 |
| 2011 | Boys | 13 | #6,256 |
| 2010 | Boys | 11 | #7,087 |
| 2009 | Boys | 18 | #5,102 |
| 2008 | Boys | 9 | #8,324 |
When Was Kru Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Boys
86 recorded births
National rank #1,862
2022 · Boys
84 recorded births
National rank #1,875
2025 · Boys
77 recorded births
National rank #1,976
2023 · Boys
75 recorded births
National rank #2,014
Where Kru Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TN | #1,040 | 5 |
| PA | #1,094 | 6 |
| OH | #1,111 | 6 |
| GA | #1,350 | 5 |
| TX | #1,483 | 12 |