A 1920s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Larue since 1893
Babies named Larue per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 60 | 0 |
| 1900s | 136 | 17 |
| 1910s | 650 | 196 |
| 1920s | 1,204 | 258 |
| 1930s | 872 | 227 |
| 1940s | 509 | 200 |
| 1950s | 272 | 203 |
| 1960s | 124 | 122 |
| 1970s | 34 | 108 |
| 1980s | 6 | 83 |
| 1990s | 0 | 55 |
| 2000s | 0 | 27 |
| 2010s | 67 | 44 |
| 2020s | 46 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Larue is a rare unisex name of French origin, adopted from the surname La Rue, meaning 'the street'. First recorded in the United States in 1893, its peak year was 1920, when it saw its highest usage during the 1920s. After decades of decline, the name began rising again in 2009, and as of 2025, approximately 1 in 200,908 babies receive the name. Its revival aligns with a taste for reclaimed vintage surnames. While Larue does not appear in the top states for recent years, its gentle retro charm and simple pronunciation have attracted parents looking for an uncommon, gender-neutral option.
Larue is derived from the French surname La Rue, which literally means 'the street'. The surname was originally given to someone who lived near a prominent road or thoroughfare. As a given name, Larue emerged in the United States in the late 19th century, possibly as a surname-as-first-name trend. It was most popular in the 1920s and has seen a modest revival in recent years.
Where Larue is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rue
Variants: La Rue, LaRue
Sibling names for Larue
Names that share Larue's style, for a brother or sister.
