Shue
A boy's name of Chinese origin with 12 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Shue is a one-syllable boy's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With only 12 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Shue is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Shue is a boy's baby name of Chinese origin meaning 'tree' or a phonetic transliteration of a Chinese given name, also used as a surname-style name.
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Shue is cataloged under the Chinese naming tradition. Names from the Chinese tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Shue has been recorded as a boy's name since 1991, with 12 total births. Browse the Chinese names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Shue has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1991.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 | #8386 | — |
The Story of Shue
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1991, Shue is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Shue are most likely born between 1991 and 1992.
How rare is Shue?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Shue is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1991, peaked in the 1990s with 12 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 1991–1992)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | #9609 |
| 1991 | 7 | #7163 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1991–1992