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Crosby

♂ Boy

Pronounced KROZ-bee /ˈkrɒz.bi/High

Meaning: Cross farm; farm at the crossroads; from Old Norse kross (cross) + byr (farm, settlement)High

In 30 seconds: An Old Norse place-name surname meaning 'cross farm' or 'farm by the cross,' from kross (cross) and byr (farm). Associated with Bing Crosby and Sidney Crosby — the archetypal entertainer and hockey player.

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Origin HighOld Norse, English

MeaningCross farm; farm at the crossroads; from Old Norse kross (cross) + byr (farm, settlement)

U.S. rank (2025)#1235 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births162 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 5,876

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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 is an English surname from Old Norse kross (cross) and byr (farm, village), referring to a settlement near a roadside cross. It became a common English surname and is now used as a given name.

Crosby ranked #1198 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? Sidney Crosby (born 1987) is widely considered the greatest hockey player of his generation — a three-time Stanley Cup champion with the Pittsburgh Penguins who has won virtually every major individual award in hockey.

Overall data confidence 89%

Behind the Name — Crosby — Old Norse etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

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Nicknames

Cros

Famous Bearers

★Sidney Crosby (1987–present)
Canadian professional hockey player and three-time Stanley Cup champion with the Pittsburgh Penguins (2009, 2016, 2017). He is regarded as one of the best players of his era.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Crosby mean?

Crosby means 'cross farm' or 'farm at the crossroads,' from Old Norse kross (cross) and byr (farm, settlement).

How do you pronounce Crosby?

It's said KROZ-bee — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Crosby a boy or girl name?

Crosby is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Crosby?

Crosby ranked #1198 for U.S. boys in 2024.