How Many People Are Named Blue?
Complete statistics for the name Blue: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Blue, a rare name for boys, stands out with only 1,343 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 245,742 Americans. The majority of those named Blue are under 30, reflecting its status as a modern, trendy choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 1,372 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2021Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Blue Through the Generations
Blue emerged as a name in the early 2000s, gaining popularity especially in 2021 when 89 babies were given this moniker. Today, the average age of someone named Blue is 18, with most falling within the under-30 bracket. This trend indicates that Blue is a name increasingly favored by younger parents, contributing to its rising status among contemporary naming choices.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Blue's Modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Blue
How Many People Have the Name Blue?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 24,162 people in the United States currently share the name Blue. That works out to roughly 1 in every 13,718 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Blue a Common or Rare Name?
Blue is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Blue Mean?
Blue means "color of calm" and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Blue in SSA data, approximately 65% are male and 35% are female.
When Was Blue Most Popular?
The name Blue reached peak popularity in 2021, with 89 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Blue?
Approximately 24,162 people named Blue live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 24,162. That works out to roughly 1 in 13,718 Americans.
Is Blue a rare name?
Blue is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 13,718 Americans has this name.
What does the name Blue mean?
Blue means "color of calm" and comes from Modern American coinage origins.
Is Blue more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 65% of people named Blue are male and 35% are female.
When was Blue most popular?
Blue peaked in 2021 with 89 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.