boy's name
Kruse
KROOZ (English)
- Origin German, Danish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Births on record 76
Kruse is a rare boy's name from a German and Danish surname. It's usually explained as a nickname for someone with curly hair, from a Low German form of Kraus, though it could also be a job name for a maker of drinking jugs.
- Kruse is a name of German, Danish origin.
- Peaked in 2022, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 2008.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kruse Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 33 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 33 |
What Kruse Means
Kruse most often means curly-haired, as a description of the first person to carry the surname. A second reading ties it to a word for a pitcher or jug, which points to a potter or seller of them.
Where Kruse Comes From
Surname dictionaries give two sources. The first is a nickname: Low German kruse is a form of High German Kraus, curly, a word used for a person with curly hair. The second is occupational, from Middle High German kruse, a pitcher or ceramic drinking vessel, for someone who made or sold them. Northern Germany and Denmark are the surname's home, and House of Names first finds it in Mecklenburg. Immigrants brought it to the United States, where some families took the spelling Crews. As a first name it's very recent, likely chosen for its sound, which is close to the word cruise.
Kruse in Use
The surname remains common in northern Germany and Denmark. As a first name it fits alongside short American surname choices such as Bowie and Knox, and parents may like its easy, one-syllable sound.
How Popular Is Kruse?
In 2024, Kruse was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kruse
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kruse Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kruse over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kruse
- English KROOZ
Sibling Names for Kruse
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kruse — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kruse
What does the name Kruse mean?
Usually curly-haired, from a Low German form of Kraus.
Is Kruse a first name?
It's mainly a surname, and it's rarely used as a boy's first name.
How do you pronounce Kruse?
KROOZ in American use, and KROO-zuh in German.
How popular is the name Kruse?
In 2024, Kruse was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kruse a girl's or a boy's name?
Kruse is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kruse?
Kruse has 1 syllable.
When was Kruse most popular?
Kruse peaked in 2022, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.