Jrue
Of uncertain origin, potentially a variant of the French name Drew.
Name Census estimates that about 1,908 living Americans carry the first name Jrue. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 83.0% of registrations being male. The average person named Jrue today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jrue births was 2024 (323 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jrue. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Jrue is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 6 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.9K
~ 1 in 179,641 Americans
Peak year
2024
323 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#892
Tracked since 2009
Gender
Gender distribution for Jrue
Jrue leans heavily male at 83.0% of total registrations, but 327 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Jrue as a male name
- Ranked #892 in 2024
- 264 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (264 births)
Jrue as a female name
- Ranked #2,831 in 2024
- 59 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (65 births)
Popularity
Jrue: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jrue from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 1,302 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jrue by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jrue during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jrues live
The SSA's state-level files cover 26 states and territories. Texas, Louisiana, Georgia recorded the most babies named Jrue, while Wisconsin, Mississippi, Arkansas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 41 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jrue
The name Jrue is a relatively modern invention, with its origins shrouded in uncertainty. Some theories suggest it may be a creative blend of more traditional names like Jrue or Rue, potentially inspired by the French word "rue" meaning "street." However, concrete evidence of its etymological roots remains elusive.
Despite its contemporary emergence, the name Jrue has already found its way into historical records. One of the earliest documented instances is Jrue Holiday, an American professional basketball player born in 1990. Holiday has enjoyed a successful NBA career, playing for teams like the Philadelphia 76ers and the Milwaukee Bucks.
Another notable bearer of the name is Jrue Fentress, an American singer-songwriter born in 1989. Fentress has released several albums and gained recognition for her unique blend of folk and alternative rock music.
While the name Jrue may be relatively new, it has already been adopted by individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. For instance, Jrue Somani is an Indian-American actor and model who has appeared in various television shows and films.
In the literary world, Jrue Wilkins is an American author known for her young adult fiction novels, which often explore themes of identity and self-discovery.
Interestingly, the name Jrue has even found its way into the realm of sports beyond basketball. Jrue Benson is a former American football player who played as a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) during the early 2000s.
While the name Jrue may lack a deep historical lineage, its unique sound and contemporary flair have undoubtedly captured the imagination of parents seeking a distinctive moniker for their children. As time passes, it will be fascinating to observe how this name evolves and potentially gains greater cultural significance.
People
Jrue + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jrue as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jrue: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jrue?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,908 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jrue going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 179,641 US residents.
Is Jrue a common name?
We classify Jrue as "Rare". It ranks above 93.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,921 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jrue most popular?
The single biggest year for Jrue was 2024, when 323 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jrue is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jrue in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jrue a male name?
Yes, 83.0% of people registered as Jrue in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jrue still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jrue in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jrue can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Jrue?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.