Rising since 2006, #935 for boys today.
Popularity of Krue since 2006
Babies named Krue per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 35 |
| 2010s | 5 | 374 |
| 2020s | 84 | 1,131 |
Meaning & origin
Krue is a 21st-century American invention, first appearing on the U.S. Social Security Administration's records in 2006. It has climbed steadily in use, reaching a rank of 935 in 2025, its peak year so far. That year, roughly 1 in 6,805 newborn boys received the name. The name is most popular in West Virginia, Idaho, and Iowa, states that often favor short, punchy, consonant-driven names. Krue fits a broader trend of names ending with a long 'oo' sound, like Drew or True, and its rise reflects the appeal of minimalist, surname-inspired choices in modern American baby naming.
Krue is a modern U.S. coinage first recorded in 2006. It may have been influenced by similar-sounding names such as Drew or True, or by the surname Krueger. Its rise in use is part of a trend toward short, consonant-heavy names ending in a long 'oo' sound.
Where Krue is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Krue” around the world
Where Krue lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
7
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Kru
Sibling names for Krue
Names that share Krue's style, for a brother or sister.
