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Blossom

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Pronounced BLAHS-uhm /ˈblɑs.əm/Medium

Meaning: English nature/word name meaning 'flower' or 'bloom', from Old English 'blostm/blostma'. Popularized as a name in the Victorian era.Medium

In 30 seconds: Blossom is an English nature word-name meaning 'flower' or 'bloom', from Old English blostma. It is exactly what it says: a name about blooming.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningEnglish nature/word name meaning 'flower' or 'bloom', from Old English 'blostm/blostma'. Popularized as a name in the Victorian era.
U.S. rank (2025)#1300 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births171 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,419

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202518822025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Drawn straight from the word for a flower in bloom, Blossom rose as a given name in the Victorian era, when nature names were in fashion. It carries no hidden etymology beyond that plain, pretty meaning. The appeal is in the image itself.

The soft double-s and the cheerful sense give it a warm, old-fashioned charm that still reads as sweet today. An earlier bearer, the actress Blossom Rock, shows the name in real use well before its later television associations.

Did you know? The meaning attached to Blossom is 'flower, bloom', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Blossom — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Blossom Rock (1895–1978)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Blossom…

Flora— another flower-themed name matching Blossom's 'bloom' meaning
Daisy— a Victorian-era flower name in the same nature tradition
Lily— a flower word-name sharing Blossom's blooming imagery
Wisdom— echoes that soft -om sound
Bloom— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Blossom mean?

Blossom means 'flower, bloom', from Old English blostm, and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Blossom?

It's commonly said BLAHS-uhm /ˈblɑs.əm/.

Is Blossom a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Blossom is used as a girl name.

How popular is Blossom?

In 2024, Blossom ranked #1952 in the U.S. for girls, with 101 births recorded.

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