Rue Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationroo / ruːEnglish; French
Meaning
English: herb; French: street or road
Historical & Cultural Background
Rue is derived from the English word for a type of herb, often associated with healing properties. In French, 'rue' means 'street' or 'road', which can symbolize a journey or path. The name has been used in various cultures, though it remains relatively uncommon as a given name for boys. Its usage has gained some attention in contemporary naming trends.
Trend Summary
Rue has seen a slight increase in popularity in recent years but remains relatively rare.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rue was first seen in the United States in 1896. Rue has ranked as high as #1373 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Rue has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1916 | 10 |
| 1917 | 16 |
| 1918 | 13 |
| 1919 | 12 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1922 | 13 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 10 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1937 | 10 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 17 |