Crosby

Meaning of Crosby

The name Crosby comes from an Old English word that means "a village near a cross." It's like saying someone is from a place with a significant religious landmark.

Crosby has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Crosby

After ranking as high as #578 in 2015, Crosby has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Crosby

• Bing Crosby
  Iconic singer and actor
• Crosby Stills Nash
  Legendary rock band members
• Crosby, Stills & Nash
  Folk rock supergroup
• Crosby Kemper III
  Library executive
• Crosby Newell
  American politician

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Questions about the name Crosby

What does the name Crosby mean?

Crosby means the name crosby comes from an old english word that means "a village near a cross." it's like saying someone is from a place with a significant religious landmark, and it comes from English origins.

Is Crosby a boy's or a girl's name?

Crosby is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Crosby?

Crosby did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Crosby most popular?

Crosby peaked at #578 in 2015.