Blue

♀ Girl

Pronounced BLOO /ˈblu/High

Meaning: From the word blue — Old French bleu — the color of sky and sea; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Cool as the sky: Blue is the color word-name — calm, vivid, and free-spirited (Blue Ivy Carter). Bold, modern, and unisex.

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Origin MediumEnglish, French

MeaningFrom the word blue — Old French bleu — the color of sky and sea; here for girls

U.S. rank (2025)#4676 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 502

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Blue comes from the word blue — Old French bleu — the color of sky and sea, long tied to calm, depth, and freedom. A bold, modern color word-name (Blue Ivy Carter), here for girls.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-color-blue at the root, and free-spirited.

Did you know? Blue, the color of sky and sea, is a free-spirited modern word-name — Blue Ivy Carter made it famous; used for both sexes, calm and bold.

Overall data confidence 60%

Oxford English Dictionary — blue — word origin

Variations

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Nicknames

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Sky— a fellow sky-blue name

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Violet— another color word-name

Scarlett— a fellow bold color-name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Blue mean?

Blue is the color word-name — the color of sky and sea (Old French bleu).

How do you pronounce Blue?

It's said BLOO /ˈblu/ — a single syllable.

Is Blue a boy or girl name?

Blue is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Blue?

Blue is a rare name in the U.S.