Total births
4,547
Unisex name · since 1995
Azul
Azul has 4,547 recorded births since 1995 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2008 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1283
- among girls today
- 4,547
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 93%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Azul is the #1283 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 4,547 recorded since 1995.
Social Security Administration records show Azul recorded 4,547 times among girls since 1995, holding rank #1283 nationally today, ahead of 93% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2025.
- #1283 among girls today
- 4,547 born since 1995
- 2010s peak decade
- 93% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Azul is currently the #1283 unisex name in America, more common than 93% of girls - 4,547 born since 1995, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1283
- among girls today
- 4,547
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 93%
- more common than other girls
Azul vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1283
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 93% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Azul was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
497 babies were named Azul in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Azul compares
4,547 Top 14% higher than 86% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Azul's all-time total is 12x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Azul | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,547 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 497 | 48 | 19,840 |
Azul's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Azul splits its recorded history at 2010: 60% of all births land in the more recent half, 40% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1995 (12 births) -- compare that against the 2008 peak of 497 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Azul at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#1,283
Active since
1995
Azul popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 497
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Azul popularity over time - boys
338 total births recorded since 2003 (Azul as boys' name)
Azul by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Azul's strongest decade.
1,767 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Azul births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 78
1990s
78 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,749 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,767 births
- 2020s
2020s
953 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,767 births (39% of all-time use).
How Azul compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Azul's total volume
Azul vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Azul by state
Where Azul concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 1,225 | 26.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 1,186 | 26.1% |
| #3 | Arizona | | 337 | 7.4% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 136 | 3.0% |
| #5 | Florida | | 127 | 2.8% |
| #6 | Colorado | | 89 | 2.0% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 79 | 1.7% |
| #8 | New York | | 70 | 1.5% |
California share of Azul's total US births 26.9%
Even split
1,225 of 4,547 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 24 reporting states.
Azul appears in 24 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Azul? ▼
Azul has been given to 4,547 babies in the U.S. since 1995, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #1283 as of the latest data. 497 babies were born in 2008, its single highest year.
When was Azul most popular? ▼
Azul was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,767 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Azul most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Azul are California (1,225 births), Texas (1,186 births), Arizona (337 births).
Is Azul a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Azul is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 4,547 births, and as a boy's name it has 338 births.
How long has the name Azul been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Azul since 1995 -- 31 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Azul? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Azucena, Azure, Azuri, Azura, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Azul's data
- Azul's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,767 total births) through the 2020s (953) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Azuls (1,225 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Azul
Nearby Names Like Azul
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Azul
Azucena Girl
#3476 3,783 births
Azure Girl
#4816 1,675 births
Azuri Girl
#1612 1,020 births
Azura Girl
#1848 1,011 births
Azula Girl
#1656 721 births
Compare Azul side by side: Azul vs Azucena Azul vs Azure Azul vs Azuri
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Annalee #1280
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Hailee #1286
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1995–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Azul: #1283 Unisex Name - 4,547 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/azul. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Azul draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.