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Krosby

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Pronounced KROZ-bee /ˈkrɒz.biː/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of the English surname Crosby, from Old Norse elements meaning 'settlement (by) the cross,' i.e., 'at the cross farm.' Carried into first-name use (famously via Bing Crosby); used here for a girl though it leans surname and cross-sex, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname-name respelled: Krosby comes from Crosby, 'at the cross farm' (said 'KROZ-bee'). Unisex and surname-style — we note the lean.

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MeaningA modern respelling of the English surname Crosby, from Old Norse elements meaning 'settlement (by) the cross,' i.e., 'at the cross farm.' Carried into first-name use (famously via Bing Crosby); used here for a girl though it leans surname and cross-sex, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12806 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 39

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

Krosby is a modern respelling of the surname Crosby, built from Old Norse roots meaning 'settlement by the cross' (a 'cross farm'). It reached first-name use partly through the fame of Bing Crosby. As a girl's name it reads as a fresh surname pick; it leans unisex and surname, which we note (said 'KROZ-bee').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., alongside heavier unisex and boys' use. Rare, surname-style, and modern.

Did you know? Krosby respells the English surname Crosby — 'settlement by the cross' — a name made famous by crooner Bing Crosby. Used here for a girl, it leans surname and cross-sex, which we note.

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References — Krosby — Respelling of surname Crosby; 'at the cross farm'; cross-sex

Variations

CrosbyCrosbieKrosbie

Nicknames

KrosBee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Krosby mean?

Krosby respells the surname Crosby, from Norse roots meaning 'settlement by the cross' — an 'at the cross farm' name.

How do you pronounce Krosby?

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

Is Krosby a boy or girl name?

Krosby is used for both; it leans surname and unisex — we note the lean.

How popular is Krosby?

Krosby is rare for girls in the U.S., with heavier unisex and boys' use.