Blue
Meaning: A name for dreamers and gentle spirits — the name Blue embodies this quality
Origin: Modern American
Gender: Unisex
Rank in United Kingdom: #1382
Total births: 622
History: Blue has been embraced by families from Cornwall to Northumberland. It carries the rebellious charm of the Spice Girls and Cool Britannia. It captures the optimism of a new generation of children in England and Wales.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from the United Kingdom’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2024) | #1076 |
| Babies named Blue in 2024 | 27 |
| Total recorded in the United Kingdom | 622 |
| Peak year | 2021 (27 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #1055 |
| Years in records | 1996–2024 (29 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 1567 spots |
| Gender breakdown | 75% boys / 25% girls |
Frequently asked about Blue
What does the name Blue mean?
Blue means “A name for dreamers and gentle spirits — the name Blue embodies this quality” from Modern American roots.
What is the origin of the name Blue?
Blue has Modern American origin. The traditional meaning is “A name for dreamers and gentle spirits — the name Blue embodies this quality”.
How popular is Blue in the United Kingdom?
Blue ranked #1076 in the United Kingdom in 2024 — given to 27 babies that year.
When was Blue most popular?
Blue peaked in 2021 with 27 babies registered that year in the United Kingdom.
Is Blue a boy or girl name?
Blue is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 75% of Blues are boys and 25% are girls.
Is the name Blue rising or falling in popularity?
Blue has risen 1567 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in the United Kingdom — from #2643 in 2019 to #1076 in 2024.
How long has Blue been recorded in the United Kingdom?
Blue appears in birth records in the United Kingdom across 29 years — from 1996 through 2024.