Herb of grace or regret
Derived from the Latin word 'ruta' for the medicinal herb, it also shares roots with the English word meaning 'regret'. In a botanical context, it was historically known as the 'herb of grace'. It has gained modern popularity through literary and cinematic influences.
About 169 girls were named Rue in 2025.
Emmy-winning actress known for The Golden Girls
Young tribute from District 11 · The Hunger Games
Main protagonist and narrator · Euphoria
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
