Rue
How to say it: ROO · /ˈruː/
From English herb name and word for 'regret' - short nature name boosted by The Hunger Games.
Rue was the 1,014th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 169 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 4.2-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #587 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,014 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 169 |
| Share of births | 1 in 17,001 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×4.2 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #587 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing steadily, Rue found its best showing in the 2020s. It remains at that high with continued growth anticipated.
What goes with it
A single soft breath of sound, gentle and green with a literary shade. Sage and Fae share its spare charm.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rue is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Rue
- Rue McClanahan (1934–2010)American actress and comedian
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Rue, the 12-year-old District 11 tribute, is a pivotal tragic character of The Hunger Games
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