Krue
Krue is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Derived from the word crew, referring to a group working together, or used as a modern phonetic creation.
Origin and history
Krue is a modern English name, likely created as a variant spelling of Crew or inspired by names like Cruz and Blaise. It gained momentum in the United States during the 2010s and 2020s alongside the trend for short, punchy single-syllable names with rare letters. Today, it remains an uncommon choice primarily given to baby boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,540 babies in the United States have been named Krue since 1880. It ranks #3205 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1018.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.9 %)
- PA (8.1 %)
- OH (6.7 %)
- UT (6.6 %)
- IN (6.3 %)
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 | 35 |
| 2010-2019 | 374 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,131 |
Fun facts
- Krue developed as an alternative spelling of Crew, which gained popular appeal in the late 2010s.
- The vast majority of U.S. birth records for the name Krue have occurred since 2020.