Larue
Larue is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
The street.
Origin and history
Larue is derived from a French topographic surname meaning 'the street'. Though historically given to both boys and girls in the United States, it enjoyed its peak popularity in the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it remains a rare and distinctive choice for a female given name.
Popularity in the United States
3,980 babies in the United States have been named Larue since 1880. It ranks #2795 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2055.
States where it is most popular
- PA (41.7 %)
- UT (21.4 %)
- TX (15.2 %)
- NC (6.4 %)
- ID (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 60 |
| 1900-1910 | 136 |
| 1910-1920 | 650 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,204 |
| 1930-1940 | 872 |
| 1940-1950 | 509 |
| 1950-1960 | 272 |
| 1960-1970 | 124 |
| 1970-1980 | 34 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 67 |
| 2020-2029 | 46 |
Fun facts
- Larue originated as a French occupational or topographic surname referring to someone living along a main road or street.
- Although rare overall, the name had its highest U.S. popularity in the 1920s and 1930s.