Crews

“A beloved name with deep roots”

American origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#5990US 2023

15Births / yr

↑Rising

104All-time births

📅 Since 200700

What does Crews mean and where does it come from?

The name Crews is of English origin and is derived from a surname that originally denoted someone who lived by a river or a creek. It first gained popularity in the 20th century as a given name in the United States. The name is not very common as a first name, but it is recognized and can be associa

Cultural significance

Crews has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of a beloved name with deep roots.

Peak popularity

Reached #6203 in 2020 — currently #5990 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Crews?

Crews works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Crews Grace

How popular is Crews right now?

Rising fast — up 3167 spots — currently #5990 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2010–2023#5990 · Top 4.4%

2010

2015

2020

2022

2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#5990	15	▲ up 3167 · +88% births
2022	#9157	8	▼ down 2954 · -43% births
2020	#6203	14	▲ up 5480 · +133% births
2015	#11683	6	▲ up 262
2010	#11945	6	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Crews

Best Year2023Rank #5990

Peak Count15

Average Rank#8996

Current Trend→Stable

Data Range2010 - 20235 years

The story of Crews

Crews is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 2007. With 104 total births recorded, Crews remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #11945 in 2010 to #5990 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Crews in 2020:

Liam Noah Oliver Elijah William

Crews by decade

Crews peaked in the 2020s. See all 2020s names →

Decade	Births
2000s	21
2010s ★	69
2020s	14

💎Crews has only 104 total recorded births since 2007 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Crews?

Common

CreCrieCry

What names sound and feel like Crews?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Crews also consider these

Crew

American · English

Cregg

American · variant of Craig,

Cress

English · English

Drews

International · A International name

Press

American · Shortened form of

Cross

American · a name indicating

Drew

American · Derived from Andrew,

Krew

American · A modern spelling

Common questions about the name Crews

What does the name Crews mean?

Crews means "A beloved name with deep roots" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Crews?

Crews is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Crews have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Crews?

Crews originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How does Crews sound with different last names?

As a one-syllable name, Crews flows best with last names of two or three syllables. Avoid last names ending in the same sound as Crews ends, as this can create an unwanted rhyme. Test by saying the full name out loud several times.

Is Crews trending right now?

Crews is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.