Rue Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Rue is derived from Old French, meaning 'street' or 'path', and is also tied to the herb known for its medicinal properties. The name has evolved through language, maintaining its essence in meaning. It gained popularity in the 19th century and is perceived positively today, often associated with strength. There is no significant biblical relevance to the name.
The name Rue is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Rue has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Rue' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3102nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3745th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4712th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9635th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3797th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3586th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5064th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 15863rd out of 19264 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17663rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2265th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Rue' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rue"
Pronunciation
/ruː/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name 'Rue' comes from the Old French word for 'street' or 'path'. It is also associated with the herb rue, which has historical significance in herbal medicine.
Meaning
street, path; also a herb
Language Evolution
Old French: rue, Middle English: rue, Modern English: rue
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the 19th century, influenced by its use in literature and the herb's medicinal qualities.
Variants & Derivatives
Ruth, Ru
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Rue has a contemporary and nature-inspired image, often associated with strength and resilience due to its herbal connotations.
Famous People
Rue McClanahan, an American actress known for her role on 'The Golden Girls', Rueben 'Rue' Turner, a notable figure in literature
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rue"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Rue"
"Rue" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3102nd of 7545 | 114 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3745th of 6773 | 69 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4712th of 7552 | 41 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 9635th of 23106 | 80 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3797th of 9107 | 104 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3586th of 9204 | 119 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5064th of 12526 | 113 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 15863rd of 19264 | 11 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 17663rd of 35406 | 54 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2265th of 30306 | 982 |
Regional Popularity of "Rue" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Rue" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
44.20% 1761st/3984 |
48.43% 2173rd/4487 |
41.03% 2799th/6822 |
31.61% 1984th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Rue"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rue" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.