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Larue

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Pronounced luh-ROO /ləˈruː/Medium

Meaning: From the French la rue ('the street'), an established surname carried into first-name use; also read as a spin on Rue. A vintage-flavored pick; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A vintage French name: Larue means 'the street' and echoes Rue (said 'luh-ROO'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowFrench
MeaningFrom the French la rue ('the street'), an established surname carried into first-name use; also read as a spin on Rue. A vintage-flavored pick; routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2025)#11485 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1920
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,980

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192018932025

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

Larue is French for 'the street' (la rue), an established surname turned given name; it also reads as a spin on Rue. The route is uncertain, which we note. Vintage-flavored and soft (said 'luh-ROO').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and vintage.

Did you know? Larue comes from the French la rue ('the street'), a longtime surname now used as a first name, with a soft echo of Rue; the route into girls' use is uncertain, which we note (said 'luh-ROO').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Larue — French 'the street'; surname; Rue link; routes uncertain

Variations

LaRueLarruLaroo

Nicknames

RueRoo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Larue mean?

Larue is French for 'the street' (la rue), a surname turned first name, echoing Rue. The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Larue?

It's said luh-ROO /ləˈruː/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Larue a boy or girl name?

Larue is used as a girl's name (it can be unisex).

How popular is Larue?

Larue is a rare name in the U.S.

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