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Crue

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Pronounced KROO /kɹuː/High

Meaning: Crew or a company of people; a modern American phonetic spelling of the word crew, from Old French creue meaning an increase or a body of reinforcements, used as a bold one-syllable boys nameMedium

In 30 seconds: Crue is a modern phonetic spelling of crew meaning a group or company of people, from Old French creue, used as a bold one-syllable boys name with rock-and-roll energy from the iconic band Motley Crue.
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Origin MediumOld French, American English
MeaningCrew or a company of people; a modern American phonetic spelling of the word crew, from Old French creue meaning an increase or a body of reinforcements, used as a bold one-syllable boys name
U.S. rank (2025)#797 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births314 boys (0.02% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,572

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419882025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Crue is a phonetic variant of crew, from Old French creue, meaning an increase, growth, or a body of additional forces, from the verb croistre (to grow, to increase). In English, crew came to mean a group of people working or sailing together. As a given name, Crue draws on both the word meaning and the band association.

Crue as a given name is a very recent American coinage, appearing in U.S. birth records from the 2010s onward. It belongs to the category of one-syllable word names chosen for their punchy energy and cool pop-culture associations. It is used almost exclusively as a boys name.

Did you know? Motley Crue was formed in Los Angeles in 1981 and became one of the best-selling heavy metal bands of the 1980s. Their distinctive Crue spelling gave the word a rock-and-roll edge, and parents who are fans of the band have used Crue as a given name to honor that legacy.
Overall data confidence 80%
Oxford English Dictionary — crew — etymology from Old French creueU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Crue mean?

Crue means crew or a company of people, from the Old French creue meaning a body of people or reinforcements.

How do you pronounce Crue?

It is said KROO, one syllable.

Is Crue named after Motley Crue?

Crue as a given name draws on the spelling associated with Motley Crue, the iconic 1980s rock band, as well as the word meaning.

Is Crue a rare name?

Crue is uncommon but rising, part of a small family of one-syllable word names with rock culture associations.

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