Lue

Pronunciation: [ l-OO ]

Lue is a boy baby name. Ranked #28,003 in the US.

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Boy Name #28,003 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Lue is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-OO.

Parents who love the name Lue often also consider Cote, Minnie, Terrian .

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Historical Record

Lue first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.

Over 282 babies have been named Lue in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Lue is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,003 for boy names in the US .

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#28,003
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#28,003
Total SSA Count
5

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Lue is also used as a girl name, ranked #71491.

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Cote Boy French Minnie Boy Germanic Terrian Boy Latin terra Kodjo Boy Akan Alisha Boy Arabic Ali Connie Boy Germanic Brandal Boy Old Norse Sherone Boy Hebrew Sharon

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"born on Monday"

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Germanic origin

"bold counsel"

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lue

Is Lue a boy or girl name?
Lue is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #28003. As a girl name, it is ranked #71491. Lue is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Lue?
Lue is pronounced l-OO.
How popular is the name Lue?
Lue is currently ranked #28003 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Lue a common or rare name?
Lue is an uncommon name, ranked #28003 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Lue?
Lue pairs well with Cote, Minnie, Terrian, Kodjo in style and sound.

About the Name Lue

Lue is a boy name .

Is Lue a boy or girl name? Lue is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,003 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #71,491. Lue is more commonly used as a boy name.

Lue is currently ranked #28,003 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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