Crue
How to say it: KROO · /ˈkruː/
Modern coinage with no established etymology; phonetically evoking Motley Crue. Used for its edgy, bold aesthetic.
Crue was the 183rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 314 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 4.0-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #94 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #183 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 314 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,547 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×4.0 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #94 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Entirely a product of recent decades, Crue reached its best showing in the 2020s. It stands at #183 now, with more growth likely ahead.
What goes with it
One sharp syllable makes Crue feel bold and strong. Cash shares its punchy style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Crue is about 1 in 65.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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