Crue means brave or bold — possibly from the Old French/Celtic. Mötley Crüe IS one of rock's most iconic bands — the most notorious 80s rock. The name carries maximum rock-and-roll rebellious energy. Four letters of the most iconic 80s rock, maximum-notorious, and the most rebellious rock energy.
Crue carries brave/bold heritage. Mötley Crüe IS rock's most iconic — the most notorious 80s.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Celtic; Mötley Crüe (1981).
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Today
Crue remains a beloved choice, ranking #1442 in the US. 2,311 babies have been named Crue since 1988.
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How popular is Crue?
2024peak year
Crue reached its widest reach during the 2020s. In 2024, 444 babies received the name (ranked #629). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1442), with about 191 babies given the name annually. Crue has been trending upward in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 2,311 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Crue's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — rock-rebel adventure. People named Crue tend to be sharp, cool, and gifted at being the most notorious rock energy.
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