1,918births recorded
6Countries
1Variants
2024Peak · Scotland
#474Scotland 2025
Rue is a girl name family recorded 1,918 times in 6 countries since 1896. It ranks highest today in Scotland (#474 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 2024, at 28.0 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 | 1,565 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1318 | 2024 | ▲ 599 % |
| Rue | English | 305 | 🏴 England & Wales | #733 | 2024 | ▲ 667 % |
| Rue | English | 28 | 🏴 Scotland | #474 | 2024 | – |
| Rue | English | 7 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #626 | 2025 | – |
| Rue | English | 7 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | #699 | 2025 | – |
| Rue | English | 6 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2022 | – |
Questions about Rue
How popular is the name Rue?
In 2025 it ranked #474 in Scotland. Official registers record 1,918 births across 6 countries.
When was Rue most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 2024, at 28.0 births per 100,000.
Is Rue a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Rue is a girl name.