An uncommon French pick — distinctive and rare.
A surname.
Larue is a girl's and boy's baby name of French origin, from the French la rue meaning 'the street' or 'the road,' used primarily as a surname that crossed into given name territory through the American tradition of using family surnames as first names.
With nearly 4,000 recorded U.S. births, LaRue has a genuine American history — particularly in the South, where it carries the distinctive charm of French-influenced naming traditions in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast.
Larue has 94+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1893.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 38 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 67 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 6 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 34 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 124 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 272 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 509 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 872 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 1,204 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 650 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 136 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 60 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | #10689 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8294 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11777 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11702 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14791 |
| 2018 | 8 | #12023 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9094 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12386 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13827 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12574 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18102 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14343 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15919 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9722 |
| 1976 | 5 | #10092 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8535 |
| 1973 | 7 | #7055 |
| 1971 | 5 | #8973 |
| 1970 | 11 | #4916 |
| 1969 | 9 | #5262 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Though more common for girls, Larue has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 1,540 births since 1900.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1893–2024) · Methodology