Larue
Pronunciation: [ l-er-OO ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Larue first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 642 babies have been named Larue in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Larue is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,629 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,629
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Larue is also used as a girl name, ranked #13719.
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About the Name Larue
Larue is a boy name .
Is Larue a boy or girl name? Larue is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,629 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #13,719. Larue is more commonly used as a boy name.
Larue is currently ranked #9,629 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Larue include Lar, Lay, Laie, and Larkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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