Jrue - A very unique male name
Jrue at a glance
Jrue is ranked #797 among boy baby names in 2025, with 267 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #797 and first appeared on the charts in 2011.
- Rank in 2025
- #797
- Births in 2025
- 267
- Peak year
- 2025 (#797)
- First appeared
- 2011
- Trend
- #1397 in 2020 → #797 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 5,492 boys
- Visitor rating
- 3.7/5 (20 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 5,492 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Jrue peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 797.
Famous with this name
Jrue Holiday
Jrue Hoang
Jrue Tyler Holiday
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Jrue is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Jrue is currently topping the baby name charts in Louisiana at position #271 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,640.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Jrue is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Jrue origin and meaning
Modern invented (American)
None — this is a new name, created in our own time; it is best known as the given name of the basketball player Jrue Holiday, and its own construction is not documented
Jrue enters US data in 2011, just after Jrue Holiday's arrival in the NBA, and its rise to a 2025 peak closely follows his career. The spelling looks like a puzzle, but the name is simply pronounced Drew.
Origin uncertain
Jrue is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.
To see famous people named Jrue, pop culture references for the name Jrue and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Jrue
We've found the following names that sound similar to Jrue, sorted by popularity.
Jerry / Jairo / Jagger / Jair / Jakari / Jahir / Jere / Jacari / Jiraiya / Jacorey /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 797 |
| 2024 | 904 |
| 2023 | 886 |
| 2022 | 906 |
| 2021 | 1092 |
| 2020 | 1397 |
| 2019 | 1721 |
| 2018 | 1875 |
| 2017 | 2120 |
| 2013 | 2398 |
| 2011 | 3618 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 271 |
| Maryland | 374 |
| Arkansas | 519 |
| North Carolina | 526 |
| Texas | 547 |
| South Carolina | 579 |
| Wisconsin | 594 |
| Missouri | 616 |
| Illinois | 659 |
| Ohio | 692 |
| Alabama | 717 |
| Tennessee | 749 |
| Oklahoma | 752 |
| Georgia | 765 |
| Indiana | 808 |
| Arizona | 813 |
| Florida | 982 |
| Virginia | 1024 |
| Michigan | 1045 |
| New York | 1082 |
| Pennsylvania | 1328 |
| California | 1640 |
Even more about Jrue
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Jrue a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Jrue?
1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
DREW · /druː/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Drew — The familiar name with the same sound, a separate established name
Famous bearers
- Jrue Holiday — American basketball player, NBA champion and Olympic gold medallist, whose fame the name's rise follows (b. 1989) Contemporary
Style
Modern coinage
Why parents choose it
Parents choose Jrue almost always as a basketball tribute — a short name with a spelling that signals the player immediately.
Worth knowing
- The spelling is a serious trap: almost everyone will read it as 'J-roo' or 'Jrue' letter by letter before being told it sounds like Drew
