Azur
Primarily a boy's name of French origin with 34 recorded births. Also given to 13 girls.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Azur, you're looking at a name that fewer than 34 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The sharp, distinct ending gives Azur a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.
In the most recent SSA release, Azur ranks #7792 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Azur is a boy's and girl's baby name of French origin, from the Old French azur meaning 'sky-blue' or 'azure' — the brilliant, clear blue of a Mediterranean sky. The word comes ultimately from the Persian lāzhward (lapis lazuli), the precious blue stone. Azure as a color has been associated with nobility, the divine, and the infinite sky in heraldry and art for centuries.
Spare and luminous, Azur is for parents who want a color name with genuine historical depth — not the blue of swimming pools but the blue of a flawless sky at noon in Provence.
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In the American context, Azur is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2021–2024). Its French roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Azur is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #7792), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Azur has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2021.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 34 | #8977 | — |
The Story of Azur
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2022, Azur is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Azur are most likely born between 2021 and 2024.
How rare is Azur?
Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Azur — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2021, peaked in the 2020s with 34 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 2021–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | #7792 |
| 2023 | 7 | #9865 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7317 |
| 2021 | 6 | #10935 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Azur as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Azur has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 13 births since 1975.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2021–2024