Azuree
A girl's name of French origin with 132 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Azuree peaked during the Gen X years, when 11 babies received this name in a single year (1977). That era was defined by post-traditional, counterculture-influenced naming, and Azuree has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Azuree is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Azuree is a girl's baby name of French origin, a creative variant of Azure, from the Old French azur meaning 'sky blue' — derived from the Persian lāzhward (lapis lazuli). The color azure describes the clear, deep blue of a cloudless sky.
Azuree takes the striking color name Azure and softens it with a feminine -ee ending, creating a name that evokes both the visual beauty of blue skies and the lyrical quality of French-derived English words. It is rare, poetic, and immediately visual.
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Phonetically, Azuree belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their bright, upbeat ending — lending a cheerful, energetic quality. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the French naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring French names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Azuree’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Azuree has 19+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1975.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 27 | #12969 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 12 | #15002 | — |
| 2000s | 12 | #14814 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 41 | #11530 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 16 | #7973 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 24 | #7249 | — |
The Story of Azuree
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1977, Azuree is a Gen X staple. Girls named Azuree are most likely born between 1975 and 1987.
How rare is Azuree?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Azuree is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1975, peaked in the 1990s with 41 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Azuree by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(19 years, 1975–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | #15534 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11367 |
| 2021 | 6 | #13733 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11241 |
| 2013 | 6 | #14888 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15116 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15525 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14102 |
| 1999 | 5 | #14690 |
| 1998 | 9 | #9361 |
| 1997 | 9 | #9112 |
| 1995 | 6 | #11956 |
| 1994 | 5 | #13677 |
| 1991 | 7 | #10385 |
| 1988 | 8 | #8469 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7477 |
| 1979 | 7 | #8117 |
| 1977 | 11 | #5557 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8073 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1975–2023