Blue Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Blue originates from the English word for the color, which has its roots in Old French and Proto-Germanic. It signifies the color blue and has evolved through various languages. Blue is associated with traits like creativity and uniqueness, and it has no biblical relevance. The name gained popularity in the 20th century and continues to be viewed positively in modern society.
The name Blue is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha 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, Blue has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Blue' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3493rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6273rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5170th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3303rd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15632nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11929th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5069th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Blue' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Blue"
Pronunciation
/bluː/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Blue is derived from the color name, which comes from the Old French word 'bleu', which in turn comes from the Proto-Germanic '*blæwaz'.
Meaning
the color blue
Language Evolution
Old French: bleu, Latin: blavus, Proto-Germanic: *blæwaz
Historical Usage
The usage of Blue as a given name became more popular in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, as unique and nature-inspired names gained traction.
Variants & Derivatives
Blu, Bluie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Blue is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Blue Ivy Carter, Blue Bell, Blue Sky
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Blue"
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 "Blue"
"Blue" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3493rd of 10718 | 139 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6273rd of 16616 | 97 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5170th of 24088 | 249 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3303rd of 23106 | 414 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 15632nd of 27321 | 36 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 11929th of 35406 | 119 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5069th of 30306 | 313 |
Regional Popularity of "Blue" 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) |
- | - | - |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
60.06% 3794th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
47.17% 3520th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
44.44% 3032nd/6822 |
37.83% 2374th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Blue" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
100.00% 4487th/4487 |
84.54% 5767th/6822 |
51.48% 3231st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Blue"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Blue" 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.