Rue
girl name#1318 in 2025Rue entered the US charts in 1896, peaked at #1240 in 2024, ranks #1318 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1896–2025
#1318
rank today
#1240
peak (2024)
169
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1583 |
| 1900s | #1577 |
| 1910s | #3214 |
| 1920s | #3594 |
| 1930s | #3346 |
| 1940s | #3958 |
| 1950s | #4507 |
| 1960s | #5716 |
| 1970s | #8443 |
| 2010s | #5426 |
| 2020s | #1552 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Rue has been most popular in CA, TX, UT.
Living bearers
About 1,300 people named Rue are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rue is a kid of about 4 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rue in 2025?
- Rue ranks #1318 among US girl names in 2025, with 169 babies given the name.
- When was the name Rue most popular?
- Rue peaked in 2024, reaching #1240 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Rue with classmates?
- Rue will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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