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Rue

Rue is a unisex name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Rue?

Recorded births named Rue by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	1,884 births
England & Wales since 1996	390 births
Ireland since 1964	10 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Rue's popularity over time

Babies named Rue per year — United States (1896–2025). United States peaked in 2024 (205/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2024 (92/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2025 (4/yr).

When was Rue popular?

Rue reached its peak in 2024, when it was the #2209 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2020s name.

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