Crue
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Modern American ◈ 2 syllables
"Strong, courageous, determined, leader."

From Modern American

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.

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Crue at a glance
MeaningStrong, courageous, determined, leader.
OriginModern American
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 2
US Rank (today)#1442
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Why parents love Crue
  • Mötley Crüe IS one of rock's most iconic — most notorious.
  • The most rebellious 80s rock energy.
  • Four letters with a sharp, cool sound: KROO.
  • The meaning brave/bold IS directly powerful.
  • Maximum rock-and-roll heritage.
The vibe of Crue
braveboldOld FrenchCelticMötley Crüeiconicnotorious80s rockrebellioussharpcool
Origin & history of Crue
Old French/Celtic (brave/bold) Crue
1
Modern American roots
Crue carries brave/bold heritage. Mötley Crüe IS rock's most iconic — the most notorious 80s.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Celtic; Mötley Crüe (1981).
3
Today
Crue remains a beloved choice, ranking #1442 in the US. 2,311 babies have been named Crue since 1988.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Crue?
2024 peak 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 registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
444 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #629)
191 Avg. per year
(last decade)
1,910 Total registrations
last 10 years
2,311 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,442) Moderate
↑ Trending upward in recent years
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Numerology of Crue
2
Life path number
The Peacemaker
Diplomacy, harmony and deep empathy.

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.

Most notorious rock energy
Mötley-Crüe
80s-iconic
Sharp cool
Brave-bold
C3
R9
U3
E5
Sum: 20 → Life path 2
Personality of Crue
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Peaceful
They bring calm to every room.
💞
Deeply loving
Their love runs deep and steady.
🎭
Intuitive
They read people with extraordinary accuracy.
🎵
Artistic soul
Beauty speaks to them powerfully.
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