Lue
Lue is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous warrior or renowned fighter, as a diminutive of Louis.
Origin and history
Lue originated primarily as a phonetic variant or diminutive of names like Louis, Lewis, or Luther. Historically used for males in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it has become very rare today. Its simplicity gives it a vintage, short-form quality similar to Lou.
Popularity in the United States
695 babies in the United States have been named Lue since 1880. It ranks #3981 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (63.4 %)
- AL (18.3 %)
- MS (6.1 %)
- TX (6.1 %)
- WI (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 26 |
| 1890-1900 | 18 |
| 1900-1910 | 12 |
| 1910-1920 | 68 |
| 1920-1930 | 109 |
| 1930-1940 | 98 |
| 1940-1950 | 82 |
| 1950-1960 | 62 |
| 1960-1970 | 14 |
| 1970-1980 | 18 |
| 1980-1990 | 81 |
| 1990-2000 | 83 |
| 2000-2010 | 19 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Lue was most commonly used in the United States between 1880 and 1920, often recorded as a given name in place of Louis.
- The spelling Lue was historically a common alternate spelling for the unisex short form Lou.