Blue Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
66% Masculine / 34% Feminine
Meaning:
Blue comes from Old English and symbolizes calmness and tranquility.
Meaning of the Name Blue
Blue is a color name that comes from the Old English word 'blaw' or 'blæwen', which means blue-black. It is often associated with the sky and the sea, symbolizing calmness, tranquility, and serenity. Blue is also a popular unisex name choice and can be seen as a representation of loyalty and trustworthiness.
Popularity of the Name Blue
The popularity for the name Blue peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 48 births, which ranked number 6,000 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Blue had the most female births in 2021 with 43, which ranked number 3,543 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 48, which ranked number 2,706 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Blue has increased sharply over the last ten years from 32 births to 85 births, an increase of 165.63%. Among males, Blue has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 22 births to 48 births, an increase of 118.18%. Among females, Blue has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 37 births, an increase of 270.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Blue
- 20 Year Trend of Blue: 347.37%
- 10 Year Trend of Blue: 165.63%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Blue: 118.18%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Blue: 270.00%
Popularity of Blue by State
For males, Blue was most popular in Southeastern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in FL, with 6 male births. Among females, Blue was most popular in Western states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 7 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Blue. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | 2528 | 7 | 2577 |
| FL | 6 | 1602 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Blue
- Total Births of Blue: 94 (10.26%)
- Male Births of Blue: 52 (8.11%)
- Female Births of Blue: 42 (13.98%)
Given the upward trend of Blue over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 10.26% increase in total births, for a total of 94 births in 2024. Male births for Blue have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 52 male births in 2024, an increase of 8.11%. For Females, births for Blue have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 42 female births in 2024, an increase of 13.98%.