Blu
Every Blu since 1970 — 828 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Blu
Blu is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,890 in 2025 with 43 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 828 American babies have been named Blu — about 61% boys and 39% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2021, when 86 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 Blu stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Blu 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 | 18 | #6,364 | 43 | #2,890 |
| 2024 | 25 | #5,178 | 31 | #3,622 |
| 2023 | 33 | #4,290 | 48 | #2,698 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3,839 | 41 | #3,013 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3,893 | 48 | #2,656 |
| 2020 | 31 | #4,371 | 26 | #3,933 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,078 | 26 | #4,014 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,162 | 28 | #3,803 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,430 | 19 | #4,961 |
| 2016 | 12 | #8,986 | 15 | #5,822 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,272 | 14 | #6,040 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,262 | 12 | #6,686 |
| 2013 | — | — | 10 | #7,605 |
| 2012 | 10 | #10,564 | 7 | #9,832 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,141 | 6 | #10,986 |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #9,824 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,553 | 9 | #8,378 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,748 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | 5 | #17,554 | 7 | #9,696 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,227 | 5 | #11,677 |
| 2004 | 5 | #16,495 | 8 | #8,221 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,122 | 8 | #7,930 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,594 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #9,392 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,388 | 5 | #10,550 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | 7 | #4,989 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #4,859 |
| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #4,798 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Blu in 2025?
Blu ranked #2,890 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 43 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Blu?
828 babies have been named Blu in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Blu most popular?
Blu peaked in 2021, when 86 newborns received the name.
Is Blu a boy or girl name?
Blu is used for both: about 39% of babies named Blu have been girls and 61% boys.
Is the name Blu rising or falling?
Blu is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.