Bloom

♂ Boy

Pronounced BLOOM /ˈbluːm/High

Meaning: Bloom is a word name — 'a flower; to flourish' — and an established English and Jewish surname (from a word for 'flower'). As a given name it reads fresh and modern, carried in the public eye by actor Orlando Bloom.Medium

In 30 seconds: A bright one-beat word name: Bloom means 'flower; to flourish' and is a surname too (said 'BLOOM'). Fresh and modern.

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MeaningBloom is a word name — 'a flower; to flourish' — and an established English and Jewish surname (from a word for 'flower'). As a given name it reads fresh and modern, carried in the public eye by actor Orlando Bloom.

U.S. rank (2024)#12545 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 10

History & Origin

Bloom is a word name meaning 'a flower; to flourish,' and also an English and Jewish surname rooted in the word for 'flower.' Its first-name use is modern and rare, with actor Orlando Bloom lending it recognition. A crisp, optimistic single beat (said 'BLOOM').

It is very rare as a given name for boys in the U.S. Rare, word-name, and bright.

Did you know? Bloom is both a word for flowering growth and a long-standing surname, familiar today through actor Orlando Bloom. As a first name it carries a sense of thriving and fresh starts (said 'BLOOM').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Bloom — word name / English-Jewish surname; Orlando Bloom

Variations

BlumeBloome

Nicknames

BlooBlo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bloom mean?

Bloom is a word name meaning 'a flower; to flourish,' and also an English and Jewish surname.

How do you pronounce Bloom?

It's said BLOOM /ˈbluːm/ — one syllable.

Is Bloom a boy or girl name?

Here Bloom is used as a boy's name, though as a word name it can suit any child.

How popular is Bloom?

Bloom is a very rare given name for boys in the U.S.