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Kruse

♂ Boy

Pronounced KROOS /ˈkruːs/Medium

Meaning: From the German and Danish surname Kruse, from a word for 'curly; curly-haired'. As a given name it reads modern and surname-style; a surname name we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname name: Kruse comes from a German/Danish word for 'curly-haired' (said 'KROOS').
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Origin LowGerman, Danish
MeaningFrom the German and Danish surname Kruse, from a word for 'curly; curly-haired'. As a given name it reads modern and surname-style; a surname name we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#11710 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 76

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220082024

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

Kruse is a German and Danish surname from a word meaning 'curly; curly-haired'. As a given name it reads crisp, modern, and surname-style. A surname name we note. A tidy one-beat pick (said 'KROOS').

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

Did you know? Kruse is a German and Danish surname from a word for 'curly; curly-haired'; as a first name it reads modern and surname-style — a surname name we note (said 'KROOS').
Overall data confidence 46%
References - Kruse — German/Danish surname 'curly-haired'

Variations

KruzCruse

Nicknames

Kru

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kruse mean?

Kruse is a German and Danish surname from a word for 'curly; curly-haired'.

How do you pronounce Kruse?

It's said KROOS /ˈkruːs/ - one syllable.

Is Kruse a boy or girl name?

Kruse is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Kruse?

Kruse is a very rare name in the U.S.

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