Prue
Meaningprudence · English form of Prudence
- US rank
- #6,546
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #4,805 in 1927
17 babies were named Prue in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,704 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1927–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 94,340 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Prue, 17 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Prue would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPrue first shows up in US birth records in 1925, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 100 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1927, when it reached #4,805.
- TrendPrue has climbed 3,704 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,546. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningPrue is an English form of Prudence, which means “prudence”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Prue
Prue is a girl name of English and Latin origin meaning “prudence”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with P and ending in “-rue”. US birth records list Prue for girls from 1927 to 2025, in 9 of those 99 years. Its best year was 1927, when it ranked #4,805 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #6,546, with 17 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.4 | 714,286 girls |
| 2010s | 0.8 | 1,315,789 girls |
| 2020s | 7.9 | 126,050 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
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- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Prue
What does the name Prue mean?
Prue means “prudence” in English, as a form of Prudence.
What is the origin of the name Prue?
Prue has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Prue a boy or girl name?
Prue is a girl name.
How popular is the name Prue?
Prue ranked #6,546 for US girls in 2025, given to 17 babies. Its best year was 1927 (#4,805).