Rue
Girl name · 35 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Rue: 35 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 10 births in 2024.
Rue is a name with multiple origins, most familiar to English speakers as a botanical name for the aromatic herb *Ruta graveolens*, or as a short form of Ruth or Ruby. The herb's name comes from Old French via Latin *ruta*, and it has long been associated with regret (the verb "to rue") as well as medicinal virtue. The best-known bearer is actress Rue McClanahan, beloved for her role as Blanche Devereaux on *The Golden Girls*. The name also gained modern recognition
Girl 6 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202410 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #4746 babies
- Total births
- 35since 2020
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 113%vs prior 5y