Blue
Gender-neutral name · American · French
Meaningblue · English
- US rank
- #2,641
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,415 in 1969
49 babies were named Blue in the US in 2025. It has climbed 205 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1971–2025
US births per million boys, 1968–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Blue you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Blue
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 34,843 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Blue, 49 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Blue would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBlue first shows up in US birth records in 1968, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 57 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1969, when it reached #2,415.
- Then vs nowBlue is 2.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 85,470 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 34,843.
- TrendBlue has climbed 205 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,641. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlBlue is given to both boys and girls: 63% of the 78 babies named Blue in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Blue means “blue”. Our records link it to American and French roots.
About the name Blue
Blue is a gender-neutral name of American and French origin meaning “blue”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-lue”. US birth records list Blue for boys from 1968 to 2025, in 53 of those 58 years. Its best year was 1969, when it ranked #2,415 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,641, with 49 babies. Of the 78 US babies named Blue in 2025, 37% were girls and 63% were boys.
Origin:American namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.3 | 3,000,000 girls |
| 1990s | 3.7 | 271,739 girls |
| 2000s | 3.5 | 285,714 girls |
| 2010s | 9.3 | 107,066 girls |
| 2020s | 21 | 47,506 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.8 | 147,059 boys |
| 1970s | 6.6 | 151,057 boys |
| 1980s | 2.2 | 462,963 boys |
| 1990s | 5.5 | 183,486 boys |
| 2000s | 8.0 | 125,000 boys |
| 2010s | 13 | 79,491 boys |
| 2020s | 27 | 37,267 boys |
More American names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
- Girl name: Sienna · from Siena
Questions about the name Blue
What does the name Blue mean?
Blue means “blue” in English.
What is the origin of the name Blue?
Blue has American, French roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Lainey, Maverick.
Is Blue a boy or girl name?
Both. Blue is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 37% of US babies named Blue were girls.
How popular is the name Blue?
Blue ranked #2,641 for US boys in 2025, given to 49 babies. Its best year was 1969 (#2,415).