Blue
Blue: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Blue
- A female given name from English, typically used in conjoined names like Bonnie Blue or Blue Bell.
- A male nickname, occasionally used as a formal given name. (Australia) Nickname for a person with ginger hair.
Etymology
From the German surname, Americanized from Blau or its French cognate bleu.
How popular is Blue?
Since 1880, 503 girls and 950 boys in the U.S. have been named Blue (35% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3556 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #2429 in 1969. In 2025, 78 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Blue
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Blue FAQ
What does the name Blue mean?
A female given name from English, typically used in conjoined names like Bonnie Blue or Blue Bell. A male nickname, occasionally used as a formal given name. (Australia) Nickname for a person with ginger hair. From the German surname, Americanized from Blau or its French cognate bleu.
What is the origin of the name Blue?
Blue is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Blue?
Since 1880, 503 girls and 950 boys in the U.S. have been named Blue (35% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3556 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #2429 in 1969. In 2025, 78 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Blue a boy or girl name?
Blue is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (503 girls and 950 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.