Azurite
A feminine name derived from the deep blue semi-precious stone.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Azurite. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Azurite today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Azurite births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Azurite. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Azurite. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,566
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Azurite: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Azurite by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Azurite during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Azurite
The given name Azurite is a modern coinage, derived from the name of the blue copper mineral azurite, which in turn comes from the Persian word "lazhward" meaning blue. While the mineral has been known since ancient times, the name Azurite does not appear to have been used as a given name until relatively recently.
The earliest recorded use of Azurite as a given name is difficult to pinpoint with certainty, as it is a relatively uncommon name. However, some instances of its use can be found in the 20th century. For example, Azurite Ishfaq was a Pakistani politician born in 1937 who served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan.
Another notable bearer of the name was Azurite Chrysoberyl, an American gemologist and author born in 1940, who wrote several books on gemstones and jewelry. Her unusual first and middle names were both derived from names of gemstones, reflecting her profession.
In the realm of fiction, one of the earliest known uses of the name Azurite is in the character of Azurite, a character from the animated television series Steven Universe, which premiered in 2013. The character is a blue gemstone with the ability to manipulate clouds and water vapor.
While not a historical figure, the character Azurite from Steven Universe has likely contributed to the name's recognition and potential use as a given name in recent years, particularly among fans of the show.
Beyond these examples, the name Azurite remains relatively rare, especially as a given name. Its modern usage is likely influenced by the growing trend of giving children names derived from gemstones, minerals, or other natural elements, as well as the increasing popularity of unique and unconventional names in some cultures.
People
Azurite + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Azurite as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Azurite: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Azurite?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Azurite going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Azurite a common name?
We classify Azurite as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Azurite most popular?
The single biggest year for Azurite was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Azurite is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Azurite in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Azurite a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Azurite in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Azurite still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Azurite in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Azurite can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Azurite?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.