Rising since 2000, #797 for boys today.
Popularity of Crue since 1988
Babies named Crue per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 103 |
| 2010s | 666 |
| 2020s | 1,782 |
Meaning & origin
Crue is a modern, edgy name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1988. It has been steadily rising in popularity since the early 2000s, peaking in 2024. In 2025, it ranked 797th with 1 in 5,440 boys receiving the name. The name is most common in states like Iowa, Kentucky, and Indiana. Crue is often seen as a stylistic alternative to similar short, punchy names like Knox and Jett, reflecting a trend toward surnames and pop-culture-inspired choices.
Crue is a modern coinage likely inspired by the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe, formed in 1981. The band's name itself was adapted from 'motley crew', but Crue as a given name is a contemporary invention with no prior historical or linguistic root. Its use as a first name began in the late 1980s and has gained modest popularity in recent decades.
Where Crue is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Cru
Sibling names for Crue
Names that share Crue's style, for a brother or sister.
