Rising since 1997, #1,318 for girls today.
Popularity of Azul since 1995
Babies named Azul per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 78 | 0 |
| 2000s | 1,749 | 17 |
| 2010s | 1,767 | 94 |
| 2020s | 953 | 227 |
Meaning & origin
Azul entered U.S. naming records in 1995 and has been rising in use since 1997. It reached its peak popularity in 2008, according to Social Security data. As of 2025, the name ranks 1,318th nationally, with roughly 1 in 9,510 newborn girls receiving the name. Azul is most popular in Southwestern states such as New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado, reflecting its Spanish language roots. The name's appeal lies in its direct association with the vivid blue color, following the trend of nature and color names that gained momentum in the late 20th century.
Azul is the Spanish and Portuguese word for the color blue, deriving from the Arabic 'lazaward' (lapis lazuli). It emerged as a given name in the late 20th century, likely influenced by the trend of color names and the popularity of similar-sounding names like Azura. Its use as a girl's name has grown steadily in the United States since the mid-1990s.
Where Azul is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Azul” around the world
Where Azul lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Azul
Names that share Azul's style, for a brother or sister.
