Larue
Meaningthe street · French
- US rank
- #10,917
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #590 in 1920
8 babies were named Larue in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1893–2025
US births per million boys, 1900–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Larue you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 200,000 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Larue, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Larue would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLarue first shows up in US birth records in 1893, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 132 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1920, when it ranked #590. Today it's #10,917, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn French, Larue means “the street”.
About the name Larue
Larue is a girl name of Irish origin meaning “the street”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-rue”. US birth records list Larue for girls from 1893 to 2025, in 95 of those 133 years. Its best year was 1920, when it ranked #590 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,917, with 8 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 36 | 27,734 girls |
| 1900s | 46 | 21,768 girls |
| 1910s | 74 | 13,578 girls |
| 1920s | 101 | 9,929 girls |
| 1930s | 82 | 12,238 girls |
| 1940s | 36 | 27,427 girls |
| 1950s | 14 | 70,175 girls |
| 1960s | 6.6 | 150,602 girls |
| 1970s | 2.2 | 462,963 girls |
| 1980s | 0.4 | 2,777,778 girls |
| 2010s | 3.8 | 260,417 girls |
| 2020s | 4.8 | 210,526 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 13 | 76,628 boys |
| 1910s | 28 | 36,127 boys |
| 1920s | 23 | 42,608 boys |
| 1930s | 22 | 46,425 boys |
| 1940s | 14 | 73,855 boys |
| 1950s | 10 | 99,502 boys |
| 1960s | 6.3 | 158,730 boys |
| 1970s | 6.6 | 151,515 boys |
| 1980s | 4.5 | 220,751 boys |
| 1990s | 2.8 | 354,610 boys |
| 2000s | 1.4 | 740,741 boys |
| 2010s | 2.4 | 421,941 boys |
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Questions about the name Larue
What does the name Larue mean?
Larue means “the street” in French.
What is the origin of the name Larue?
Larue has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Larue a boy or girl name?
Larue is a girl name.
How popular is the name Larue?
Larue ranked #10,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1920 (#590).