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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Settlement by the cross
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- KROZ-bee
Crosby is a neutral name with Old Norse roots, carrying the literal meaning "settlement by the cross." It's pronounced KROZ-bee. SSA records for the name stretch all the way back to 1912, so it's been in use for over a century.
Meaning & Origin of Crosby
Meaning: Settlement by the cross.
Origin: Old Norse.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Crosby
KROZ-beeIPA /ˈkrɔːzbi/
Popularity of Crosby
Crosby peaked in 2015, when 484 babies were given the name, landing it at #578 nationally. By 2024 that had dropped to just 170 babies and a rank of #1198.
Names Like Crosby
These names share Crosby’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Crosby mean?
Settlement by the cross. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Crosby?
Crosby is pronounced KROZ-bee (IPA: /ˈkrɔːzbi/).
Is Crosby a popular name right now?
Crosby peaked at #578 in 2015 and is ranked #1198 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1912–2024.)
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