Crue
Every Crue since 1988 — 2,633 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Crue
Crue is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #797 in 2025 with 314 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 2,633 American babies have been named Crue. Its peak came in 2024, when 457 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Crue stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Crue year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,441 | 314 | #797 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,066 | 446 | #629 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,734 | 366 | #727 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,190 | 277 | #868 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,722 | 214 | #1,025 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,321 | 165 | #1,167 |
| 2019 | — | — | 132 | #1,356 |
| 2018 | — | — | 74 | #1,981 |
| 2017 | — | — | 55 | #2,353 |
| 2016 | — | — | 58 | #2,283 |
| 2015 | — | — | 70 | #2,037 |
| 2014 | — | — | 63 | #2,160 |
| 2013 | — | — | 56 | #2,289 |
| 2012 | — | — | 62 | #2,158 |
| 2011 | — | — | 55 | #2,325 |
| 2010 | — | — | 41 | #2,881 |
| 2009 | — | — | 26 | #3,940 |
| 2008 | — | — | 26 | #3,951 |
| 2007 | — | — | 23 | #4,261 |
| 2006 | — | — | 11 | #7,001 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #6,724 |
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| 2002 | — | — | 6 | #9,604 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Crue in 2025?
Crue ranked #797 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 314 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Crue?
2,633 babies have been named Crue in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Crue most popular?
Crue peaked in 2024, when 457 newborns received the name.
Is Crue a boy or girl name?
Crue is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Crue rising or falling?
Crue is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.