Lue
Lue is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Famous warrior, light, or renowned in battle (depending on whether derived from Louise/Louis or Lucius).
Origin and history
Lue is historically used as a given name or short form derived from names like Louise, Louisa, or Lucius. It was most commonly registered in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is exceptionally rare as an independent given name.
Popularity in the United States
6,474 babies in the United States have been named Lue since 1880. It ranks #2115 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MS (23.4 %)
- AL (14.9 %)
- TX (11.4 %)
- SC (10.9 %)
- GA (8.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 283 |
| 1890-1900 | 336 |
| 1900-1910 | 488 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,007 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,390 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,103 |
| 1940-1950 | 940 |
| 1950-1960 | 626 |
| 1960-1970 | 242 |
| 1970-1980 | 54 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Lue was primarily used as a female given name in the late 1800s and early 1900s in the United States.
- It frequently originated as a phonetic spelling or short form for names like Louise or Luella.