US Popularity:4906
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):German
Meaning:Blue, blue-colored
Every color of the rainbow is a sight to behold, but for you and baby Blu, there might be one that stands out! Within their adorable gender-neutral name, little Blu will find reminders of the sky, sea, and all things aquamarine. Unsurprisingly, Blu is a respelling of Blue, a color name that originates from the English and German languages. Deriving from the Old English word blāw and the German word blēwaz, Blu is the perfect name for the tiny tot who knows exactly what their favorite color is! Despite what the old phrase might say about “feeling blue,” we’re sure that baby Blu will make everything bright.

How Popular Is The Name Blu?

U.S. Births

Overall:Blu is currently #4906 in U.S. births
Boy:Blu is currently #2890 in U.S. births
Girl:Blu is currently #6364 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
Gender:
Girl
#6364
in 2025
- 1055
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data
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