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Crosby

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Pronounced KRAWZ-bee /ˈkrΙ”z.bi/High

Meaning: From Old Norse kross-byr, 'village with crosses' β€” an English surname with crooner-cool, here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: A village of crosses with crooner swing: Crosby β€” Old Norse for 'cross-marked settlement' β€” brings Bing's velvet and indie-folk cool to a daughter. Jazzy, surname-sleek, and warm.
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Origin MediumOld Norse, English
MeaningFrom Old Norse kross-byr, 'village with crosses' β€” an English surname with crooner-cool, here for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#4195 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births34 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 611

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202119842025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Crosby comes from Old Norse kross-byr, 'village with crosses' β€” a northern English place- and surname. Crooner Bing Crosby and rocker David Crosby made it musical; on girls it rides the jazzy-surname wave of Monroe and Lennon.

It registers thinly for girls in recent records. Rare, cross-village at the root, and melodic-cool.

Did you know? Bing Crosby's 'White Christmas' remains a best-selling single of all time β€” giving this Norse village-name a permanent place on the holiday airwaves.
Overall data confidence 80%
Surname dictionaries β€” Crosby β€” etymology

Variations

CrosbieCrosbey

Nicknames

CrosBee

Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Cathy Lee Crosby (1944-)
    American actress and television host known for her role in the TV movie Wonder Woman (1974)
  • β˜…Mary Crosby (1959-)
    American actress known for playing Kristin Shepard, the character who shot J.R. Ewing on Dallas

If you like Crosby…

Monroeβ€” a fellow star-surname for girls
Lennonβ€” the companion musical surname-name
Presleyβ€” another music-legend surname pick
Hollisβ€” a sister tailored unisex name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Crosby mean?

Crosby is Old Norse for 'village with crosses', an English surname.

How do you pronounce Crosby?

It's said KRAWZ-bee /ˈkrΙ”z.bi/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Crosby a boy or girl name?

Crosby is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Crosby?

Crosby is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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