Lue
Pronunciation: [ l-OO ]
Lue is a girl baby name. Ranked #71,491 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Lue first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 927 babies have been named Lue in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lue is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,491 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,491
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Lue is also used as a boy name, ranked #28003.
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About the Name Lue
Lue is a girl name .
Is Lue a boy or girl name? Lue is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,491 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #28,003. Lue is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lue is currently ranked #71,491 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Lue include Luella . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis