Unisex nameCurrently #3,790 in the USRising
Blu
1 syllablePeak year: 20213 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Blu's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Blu's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Blu |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 44 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 57 |
| 2021 | 85 |
| 2022 | 79 |
| 2023 | 81 |
| 2024 | 53 |
Blu through the decades
- Blu peaked in 2021, when 85 babies were named Blu in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Blu has risen 300% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Blu currently ranks #3,790 in the US and is on the rise.