Bleu
Every Bleu since 1979 — 642 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bleu
Bleu is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,253 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 642 American babies have been named Bleu — about 58% boys and 42% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 100 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Bleu stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bleu year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,751 | 36 | #3,253 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,441 | 39 | #3,114 |
| 2023 | 33 | #4,289 | 55 | #2,444 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3,838 | 61 | #2,330 |
| 2021 | 33 | #4,258 | 44 | #2,827 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,350 | 29 | #3,661 |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,465 | 24 | #4,239 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,261 | 22 | #4,494 |
| 2017 | 9 | #10,836 | 8 | #8,954 |
| 2016 | 5 | #16,669 | 7 | #9,804 |
| 2015 | 6 | #14,807 | 11 | #7,127 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,302 | 11 | #7,133 |
| 2013 | 5 | #16,977 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #12,523 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,467 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | 6 | #11,232 |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #9,894 |
| 2006 | 5 | #17,553 | — | — |
| 2005 | 5 | #16,893 | — | — |
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| 2000 | 5 | #15,387 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bleu in 2025?
Bleu ranked #3,253 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bleu?
642 babies have been named Bleu in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bleu most popular?
Bleu peaked in 2022, when 100 newborns received the name.
Is Bleu a boy or girl name?
Bleu is used for both: about 42% of babies named Bleu have been girls and 58% boys.
Is the name Bleu rising or falling?
Bleu is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.