Azzure
Variant spelling of Azure, meaning sky blue or azure color.
Name Census estimates that about 79 living Americans carry the first name Azzure. It is a predominantly female name (93.8% of registrations). The average person named Azzure today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Azzure births was 2005 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Azzure. 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 Azzure. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
79
~ 1 in 4,338,663 Americans
Peak year
2005
14 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2008 SSA rank
#12,604
Tracked since 2001
Gender
Gender distribution for Azzure
Azzure leans heavily female at 93.8% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Azzure as a male name
- Ranked #12,743 in 2008
- 5 male births in 2008
- Peak: 2008 (5 births)
Azzure as a female name
- Ranked #12,604 in 2009
- 8 female births in 2009
- Peak: 2005 (14 births)
Popularity
Azzure: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Azzure 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 Azzure during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 75 | 80 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Azzure
The name Azzure finds its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, which dates back to the 7th century BCE. It is derived from the Aramaic word "azur," meaning "blue" or "azure." This name was likely inspired by the vibrant hue of the sky or the deep blue of the Mediterranean Sea.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Azzure can be traced back to the 4th century CE, where it was mentioned in the writings of St. Ephrem the Syrian, a prominent Christian theologian and poet. He used the name Azzure to symbolize the celestial beauty and purity of the heavens.
During the medieval period, the name Azzure gained popularity among the nobility in parts of Europe, particularly in Italy and France. It was often associated with the rich blue dyes used in the production of luxurious fabrics and tapestries.
One notable figure bearing the name Azzure was Azzure de Montferrat, a 12th-century crusader and nobleman from Italy. He participated in the Third Crusade and was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
In the 15th century, Azzure Visconti, an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, was renowned for her support of artists and writers during the Renaissance era. Her patronage played a crucial role in the cultural flourishing of the time.
Another historical figure named Azzure was Azzure Pallavicini, an Italian architect and engineer who lived in the 16th century. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Palazzo Pallavicini in Bologna.
In the realm of literature, Azzure Foscari was a 17th-century Italian poet and playwright. Her works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning her recognition among her contemporaries.
The name Azzure has also been associated with nobility and royalty throughout history. One example is Azzure de Bourbon, a 17th-century French princess and member of the House of Bourbon, one of the most influential royal dynasties in Europe.
While the name Azzure may not be as common today as it once was, its history and etymology reflect a rich tapestry of cultural influences, from ancient Aramaic roots to its association with nobility, arts, and the vibrant hues of the natural world.
People
Azzure + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Azzure as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Azzure: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Azzure?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 79 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Azzure 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 4,338,663 US residents.
Is Azzure a common name?
We classify Azzure as "Very Rare". It ranks above 61.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 80 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Azzure most popular?
The single biggest year for Azzure was 2005, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Azzure is about 21 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 Azzure in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Azzure a female name?
Yes, 93.8% of people registered as Azzure in the SSA data are female. 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 Azzure still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Azzure 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 Azzure 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 are named Azzure?
Want to know how many Americans are named Azzure? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.