Jrue
Jrue is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Manly, courageous, or wise (derived from Drew/Andrew).
Origin and history
Jrue is a modern American name variant, created as a phonetic respelling of the traditional name Drew. It gained noticeable usage in the 2010s and 2020s, driven in part by high-profile athletes. It offers a contemporary, unique twist on a classic unisex single-syllable name.
Popularity in the United States
1,898 babies in the United States have been named Jrue since 1880. It ranks #2948 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #904.
States where it is most popular
- TX (20.1 %)
- LA (9.5 %)
- CA (8.2 %)
- GA (8.2 %)
- FL (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 12 |
| 2010-2019 | 506 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,380 |
Famous people named Jrue
- Jrue Holiday: Basketball player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Jrue uses the letter 'J' to replicate the 'dr' sound that native English speakers naturally produce when saying Drew.
- The vast majority of total U.S. births recorded with the name Jrue have occurred since 2020.