Jrue
Boy name · #818 in 2025 · Distinctive
How old is the name Jrue? In official American birth records, Jrue has been tracked continuously since 2009, giving it 16 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 304 baby boys were named Jrue, placing it at #818 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2919, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 5,921 boys born in 2025 was named Jrue.
Babies named Jrue per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 16-year story
Jrue first appears in the Social Security records in 2009, when 12 boys received the name. Its all-time peak is essentially right now: 2025, with 304 babies and a rank of #817. Names at their peak can keep climbing — or be one trend cycle from the long slide that eventually hits most popular names. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Jrue against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Jrue in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Jrue is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "distinctive". That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Jrue is most common
Geography matters for names, and Jrue is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Jrue is most common in LA (1 per 1,000), MD (0.6 per 1,000), NC (0.4 per 1,000), TX (0.3 per 1,000), IL (0.3 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.2 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Jrue is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Jrue
Statistically, parents drawn to Jrue tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Crue, Krue, True, Jaire, and Cove.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Jrue | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 304 | #817 |
| 2024 | 264 | #896 |
| 2023 | 257 | #905 |
| 2022 | 254 | #908 |
| 2021 | 181 | #1125 |
| 2020 | 120 | #1437 |
| 2019 | 92 | #1713 |
| 2018 | 88 | #1744 |
| 2017 | 73 | #1958 |
| 2016 | 41 | #2885 |
| 2015 | 40 | #2919 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4014 |
| 2013 | 62 | #2139 |
| 2012 | 52 | #2415 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4356 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7087 |
| 2009 | 12 | #6802 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Jrue?
In official American birth records, the name Jrue first appeared in 2009 (over 16 years ago), when 12 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 16 years.
Is Jrue a popular boy name?
Jrue ranked #818 among boys in 2025 with 304 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2919.
When was the name Jrue most popular?
Jrue peaked in 2025, when 304 American boys received the name (ranked #817 that year). That peak is current — the name is at or near its all-time high right now.
How rare is the name Jrue?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 5,921 newborn American boys was named Jrue. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "distinctive".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.