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Rue

female

Meaning

"Street; Herb"

Word-name with dual associations to French street terminology and the herb rue, adopted in modern naming practices.

NatureNaturalUniqueRareUnisexGender-neutral

Popularity History of Rue

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1241Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1241

Rue was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+18

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Rue

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Quick Facts

OriginFrench, English
Syllables1
Length3 letters

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