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Prue

Girl name

Prue has been given to 101 babies in the U.S. since 1925. It peaked in 2022. In 2025, about 1 in 94,545 girls was named Prue.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

101

Peak year

2022 (18 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1925

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

94% girls / 6% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Prue — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Prue.

Sibling name ideas for Prue

Same era and popularity as Prue, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

FAQ

How popular is the name Prue?

Prue has been given to 101 babies in the U.S. since 1925. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Prue peak?

Prue peaked in 2022, when 18 babies were given the name.

Is Prue a girl or boy name?

Prue is primarily a girl name (94% of babies named Prue are girls).

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