Larue Unisex

Popularity: #940 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: lah-ROO /lɑːˈruː/

Origin: French; English

Meaning: French: 'the street'; English: 'from the street'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Larue has its origins in the French language, derived from the word "rue," meaning "street" or "road." The prefix "La" translates to "the," thus the name can be understood as "the street" or "the road." This etymological construction reflects a geographical or locational significance, often associated with a specific place or landmark in France. The name entered the English language through the influence of French culture, particularly during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, which facilitated the integration of many French names into English vernacular.

Historically, the name Larue has been associated with various notable figures and places. In the context of French history, it may evoke connections to the many streets and avenues named La Rue in towns and cities across France, which often serve as vital thoroughfares in urban planning.

The name's presence in literature and art can be traced back to the Renaissance period, when French culture began to significantly influence English literature and society. Additionally, the name has appeared in various historical documents and records, particularly in the context of French nobility and land ownership.

Culturally, Larue carries connotations of movement and journey, symbolizing the paths one takes in life. The name's association with streets and roads can be interpreted as a metaphor for life's journey, making it resonate with themes of exploration and adventure.

While diminutive forms or variations may exist, such as "Rue," the name Larue itself has maintained a distinct identity throughout its history. Overall, Larue encapsulates a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural significance, reflecting the interconnectedness of language and place.

Famous people named Larue

In this section, you will find notable people named Larue. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Larue who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Larue Martin is a former professional basketball player best known for being the first overall pick in the 1972 NBA Draft.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Larue. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Larue was first seen in the United States in 1893.

Larue has ranked as high as #952 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Utah, Texas, North Carolina, and Idaho.

In the past 5 years the name Larue has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Larue is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Larue was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Larue.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 8 0 8
2024 9 0 9
2023 13 0 13
2022 8 0 8
2021 8 0 8
2019 15 9 6
2018 13 5 8
2017 18 6 12
2016 14 6 8
2015 14 7 7
2014 13 5 8
2013 5 0 5
2012 13 6 7
2011 6 0 6
2006 6 6 0
2005 7 7 0
2003 5 5 0
2000 9 9 0
1999 5 5 0
1998 8 8 0
1997 6 6 0
1995 5 5 0
1994 9 9 0
1993 5 5 0
1992 6 6 0
1991 11 11 0
1989 8 8 0
1987 8 8 0
1986 12 12 0
1985 8 8 0
1984 9 9 0
1983 10 10 0
1982 9 9 0
1981 9 9 0
1980 16 10 6
1979 12 12 0
1978 7 7 0
1977 9 9 0
1976 13 8 5
1975 23 17 6
1974 12 12 0
1973 19 12 7
1972 14 14 0
1971 11 6 5
1970 22 11 11
1969 24 15 9
1968 13 13 0
1967 15 9 6
1966 28 11 17
1965 11 0 11
1964 28 15 13
1963 29 9 20
1962 39 21 18
1961 27 16 11
1960 32 13 19
1959 41 20 21
1958 47 26 21
1957 47 23 24
1956 46 19 27
1955 41 13 28
1954 48 21 27
1953 50 16 34
1952 59 31 28
1951 53 18 35
1950 43 16 27
1949 58 20 38
1948 71 23 48
1947 75 27 48
1946 68 26 42
1945 51 17 34
1944 75 15 60
1943 82 19 63
1942 61 11 50
1941 89 20 69
1940 79 22 57
1939 92 18 74
1938 97 16 81
1937 105 26 79
1936 103 22 81
1935 116 24 92
1934 100 17 83
1933 92 24 68
1932 136 27 109
1931 127 25 102
1930 131 28 103
1929 105 20 85
1928 155 24 131
1927 161 27 134
1926 145 26 119
1925 147 28 119
1924 118 20 98
1923 154 28 126
1922 145 25 120
1921 147 23 124
1920 185 37 148
1919 131 28 103
1918 148 30 118
1917 130 28 102
1916 105 23 82
1915 113 30 83
1914 72 18 54
1913 43 10 33
1912 56 23 33
1911 24 6 18
1910 24 0 24
1909 19 0 19
1908 20 0 20
1907 22 6 16
1906 16 0 16
1905 14 0 14
1904 9 0 9
1903 14 0 14
1902 12 0 12
1901 15 6 9
1900 12 5 7
1899 10 0 10
1898 15 0 15
1897 11 0 11
1896 9 0 9
1895 9 0 9
1893 6 0 6

Top States for Larue (1975)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
PA 5
100%