Krue
Every Krue since 2006 — 1,629 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Krue
Krue is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #937 in 2025 with 251 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2006, 1,629 American babies have been named Krue — about 95% boys and 5% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 275 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 Krue stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Krue 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 | 23 | #5,489 | 251 | #937 |
| 2024 | 28 | #4,838 | 247 | #935 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,555 | 203 | #1,069 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,839 | 175 | #1,169 |
| 2021 | — | — | 147 | #1,293 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,353 | 108 | #1,537 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,891 | 74 | #1,989 |
| 2018 | — | — | 49 | #2,597 |
| 2017 | — | — | 30 | #3,633 |
| 2016 | — | — | 43 | #2,816 |
| 2015 | — | — | 44 | #2,744 |
| 2014 | — | — | 28 | #3,742 |
| 2013 | — | — | 29 | #3,625 |
| 2012 | — | — | 28 | #3,760 |
| 2011 | — | — | 35 | #3,214 |
| 2010 | — | — | 14 | #6,234 |
| 2009 | — | — | 15 | #5,974 |
| 2008 | — | — | 8 | #9,497 |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #10,415 |
| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #13,167 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Krue in 2025?
Krue ranked #937 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 251 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Krue?
1,629 babies have been named Krue in the United States since 2006, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Krue most popular?
Krue peaked in 2024, when 275 newborns received the name.
Is Krue a boy or girl name?
Krue is used for both: about 5% of babies named Krue have been girls and 95% boys.
Is the name Krue rising or falling?
Krue is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.