Rue

A unisex name of Old English origin, meaning regret or sorrow; also a herb.

Babies a year
50
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#733
50 babies · down from #558

In 2025, 50 babies in England and Wales were named Rue. In the US, 50 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.

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