Prue Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationPROO / /pruː/

English; Latin

Meaning

English: prudent; Latin: to be cautious

Historical & Cultural Background

Prue is often considered a diminutive of Prudence, which has roots in the Latin word 'prudentia', meaning wisdom or caution. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages. It has a vintage charm and has seen a resurgence in interest as parents seek unique yet classic names for their children.

Trend Summary

Prue has remained relatively uncommon in the U.S., with a steady but low level of usage.

Similar Names

RueDrewClueSueLouJudeTrue

Variants

  • Prudence

International Variants

  • Prudence (French)
  • Prudencia (Spanish)

Famous people named Prue

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Fictional characters named Prue

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Sibling Suggestions

PruPrudencePeterPaulPennyPiper

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Prue was first seen in the United States in 1925. Prue has ranked as high as #888 nationally, which occurred in 1925, and has been most popular in South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Prue has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Prue (1925)

StateBirthsShare
SC 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19256