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Crosley

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Pronounced KROZ-lee /ˈkrɒz.li/Medium

Meaning: From the English surname Crosley, a place name meaning 'clearing (or meadow) by the cross' (Old English cros, 'cross,' + leah, 'clearing'). A modern surname-style name, unisex in feel.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern surname name: Crosley means 'clearing by the cross' (said 'KROZ-lee'). Unisex, crisp, and current.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname Crosley, a place name meaning 'clearing (or meadow) by the cross' (Old English cros, 'cross,' + leah, 'clearing'). A modern surname-style name, unisex in feel.
U.S. rank (2024)#12409 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 108

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920122024

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

Crosley comes from the English surname, 'clearing by the cross' (cros + leah). As a given name it reads modern and surname-style, used for both sexes — rare in the U.S. (said 'KROZ-lee').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., riding the surname-name trend. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Crosley is an English surname meaning 'clearing by the cross' — turned first name in the surname-as-given trend, with a friendly -ley ending that reads modern and unisex (said 'KROZ-lee').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Crosley — English surname 'clearing by the cross'; unisex

Variations

CrossleyCrosleeCrosly

Nicknames

CrosLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Crosley mean?

Crosley is an English surname meaning 'clearing by the cross,' now used as a first name.

How do you pronounce Crosley?

It's said KROZ-lee /ˈkrɒz.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Crosley a boy or girl name?

Crosley is used for both; here it is a girl's name.

How popular is Crosley?

Crosley is a rare name in the U.S.

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