Azure Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Azure' has French origins, meaning 'blue', and can be traced back to Latin roots. It evolved from 'azur' in Old French to its current form in English. The name embodies traits of calmness and creativity and does not have biblical relevance. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages and is still favored in modern contexts.
The name Azure is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Azure has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Azure' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7081st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4626th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3006th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3972nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3788th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5254th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Azure' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Azure"
Pronunciation
/ˈæʒər/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name 'Azure' originates from the French word for 'blue', which is derived from the Latin word 'caeruleus', meaning 'dark blue' or 'blue'. The term is often associated with the color of the sky and the sea.
Meaning
blue
Language Evolution
Old French: azur, Latin: caeruleus, Proto-Indo-European: *ǵʰeu̯- (to pour, flow)
Historical Usage
The term 'azure' became popular in the English language during the Middle Ages, particularly in the context of heraldry and art, to describe a specific shade of blue.
Variants & Derivatives
Azura, Azuri, Azor
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, 'Azure' is often associated with a sense of tranquility and creativity, frequently used in branding and technology contexts, especially in cloud computing.
Famous People
Azure Ray (musical duo), Azure (artistic pseudonym of various artists)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Azure"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Azure"
"Azure" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7081st of 24088 | 156 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4626th of 23106 | 256 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3006th of 19264 | 373 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3972nd of 27321 | 384 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3788th of 35406 | 601 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5254th of 30306 | 299 |
Regional Popularity of "Azure" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
83.98% 3768th/4487 |
- | - |
Regional Popularity of "Azure" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
68.03% 1998th/2937 |
85.33% 2972nd/3483 |
68.33% 2404th/3518 |
61.62% 2492nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
60.55% 3825th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
78.68% 5754th/7313 |
55.65% 4153rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
94.50% 6447th/6822 |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Azure"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Azure" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.