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Crosby Pronunciation

Crosby is pronounced KRAWZ-bee /ˈkrɔz.bi/High

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

In 30 seconds: A village of crosses with crooner swing: Crosby — Old Norse for 'cross-marked settlement' — 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' — an English surname with crooner-cool, here for girls

U.S. rank (2024)#3825 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births39 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 577

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Crosby comes from Old Norse kross-byr, 'village with crosses' — 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 — giving this Norse village-name a permanent place on the holiday airwaves.

Overall data confidence 80%

Surname dictionaries — Crosby — etymology

Variations

CrosbieCrosbey

Nicknames

CrosBee

Famous Bearers

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If you like Crosby…

Monroe— a fellow star-surname for girls

Lennon— the companion musical surname-name

Presley— another music-legend surname pick

Hollis— a sister tailored unisex name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Crosby?

Crosby is pronounced KRAWZ-bee (/ˈkrɔz.bi/). Press play above to hear Crosby said aloud.

How do you say Crosby?

Crosby is said KRAWZ-bee (/ˈkrɔz.bi/). Press play above to hear Crosby said aloud.

What does the name Crosby mean?

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

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.