Crosby Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Crosby originates from the Old Norse elements meaning 'cross settlement'. It has evolved through various stages in the English language. The name is often associated with a strong sense of heritage and community, and it does not have a direct biblical relevance. Historically, it gained traction as a surname in medieval England, particularly in the region of Lancashire, before becoming a recognizable given name.
The name Crosby is most popular in Minnesota, 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 Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Crosby has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling 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 male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Crosby' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3182nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2847th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3051st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4537th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3802nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1828th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 759th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12734th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9800th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4648th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Crosby' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Crosby"
Pronunciation
/ˈkrɒz.bi/
Origin
Old Norse
Etymology
The name Crosby is derived from the Old Norse elements 'kross', meaning 'cross', and 'by', meaning 'farm' or 'settlement'. Thus, it can be interpreted as 'cross settlement'.
Meaning
cross settlement
Language Evolution
Old Norse: Krossby, Middle English: Crosbi, Modern English: Crosby
Historical Usage
Crosby gained popularity as a surname in England during the Middle Ages, particularly in Lancashire, and has since been adopted as a given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Crosbie, Crosby, Crosbey
Modern Popularity & Image
Crosby is perceived as a traditional and somewhat rustic name, often associated with a sense of heritage and community.
Famous People
Bing Crosby, an iconic American singer and actor., David Crosby, an influential American musician and songwriter.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Crosby"
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 "Crosby"
"Crosby" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3182nd of 7545 | 108 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2847th of 6773 | 130 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3051st of 7552 | 140 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4537th of 10718 | 83 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3802nd of 16616 | 217 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1828th of 24088 | 1,126 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 759th of 23106 | 3,910 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 12734th of 27321 | 59 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9800th of 35406 | 163 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4648th of 30306 | 355 |
Regional Popularity of "Crosby" 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) |
24.66% 1130th/4582 |
33.62% 1736th/5164 |
28.31% 2070th/7313 |
21.47% 1602nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
11.85% 472nd/3984 |
21.31% 956th/4487 |
15.24% 1040th/6822 |
12.11% 760th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Crosby" 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) |
- | - |
69.23% 4723rd/6822 |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Crosby"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Crosby" 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.