424births recorded
2Countries
1Variants
2023Peak · England & Wales
#1466England & Wales 2025
Rue is a boy name family recorded 424 times in 2 countries since 1896. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#1466 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in England & Wales in 2023, at 4.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Rue
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rue | English | 319 | 🇺🇸 United States | #7679 | 1896 | new |
| Rue | English | 105 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1466 | 2023 | – |
Questions about Rue
How popular is the name Rue?
In 2025 it ranked #1466 in England & Wales. Official registers record 424 births across 2 countries.
When was Rue most popular?
It peaked in England & Wales in 2023, at 4.7 births per 100,000.
Is Rue a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Rue is a boy name.