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Cerulean

♂ Boy

Pronounced suh-ROO-lee-un /səˈru.li.ən/Medium

Meaning: Cerulean is a word name for a deep sky blue, from Latin caeruleus ('dark blue; of the sky'), itself tied to caelum, 'heaven.' As a given name it is a modern, vivid color-word pick, and we note it.Low

In 30 seconds: A vivid color name: Cerulean is a deep sky blue, from Latin for 'of the sky' (said 'suh-ROO-lee-un'). Bold and rare.

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Origin LowEnglish, Latin

MeaningCerulean is a word name for a deep sky blue, from Latin caeruleus ('dark blue; of the sky'), itself tied to caelum, 'heaven.' As a given name it is a modern, vivid color-word pick, and we note it.

U.S. rank (2024)#12613 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 28

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

Cerulean is a color word for a deep sky blue, from Latin caeruleus ('dark blue; of the sky'), tied to caelum, 'heaven.' As a given name it is a modern, vivid word pick, rare and bold. A flowing four-beat name (said 'suh-ROO-lee-un').

It is very rare as a first name for boys in the U.S. Rare, word-name, and vivid.

Did you know? Cerulean names a deep sky blue, from the Latin caeruleus, 'of the sky' — the same root as caelum, 'heaven.' As a first name it is a striking, modern color word, which we note (said 'suh-ROO-lee-un').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Cerulean — color word 'deep sky blue'; Latin caeruleus

Variations

CerulianCeruleo

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cerulean mean?

Cerulean is a color word for a deep sky blue, from Latin caeruleus, 'of the sky.'

How do you pronounce Cerulean?

It's said suh-ROO-lee-un /səˈru.li.ən/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Cerulean a boy or girl name?

Here Cerulean is used as a boy's name, though as a color word it can suit any child.

How popular is Cerulean?

Cerulean is very rare as a first name for boys in the U.S.