Blossom
Meaningflower · English
- US rank
- #1,299
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #727 in 1925
171 babies were named Blossom in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,298 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1882–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Blossom you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 9,398 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Blossom, 171 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Blossom would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBlossom first shows up in US birth records in 1882, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 143 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1925, when it reached #727.
- Then vs nowBlossom is 13× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 120,482 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 9,398.
- TrendBlossom has climbed 1,298 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,299. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedBlossom is most popular in South Carolina, where it ranks #773, followed by Pennsylvania (#927) and Florida (#959). It's in the top 1,000 in 5 states.
- MeaningIn English, Blossom means “flower”.
About the name Blossom
Blossom is a girl name of English origin meaning “flower”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-som”. US birth records list Blossom for girls from 1882 to 2025, in 137 of those 144 years. Its best year was 1925, when it ranked #727 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,299, with 171 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 | 93,458 girls |
| 1890s | 31 | 32,552 girls |
| 1900s | 38 | 26,226 girls |
| 1910s | 36 | 27,762 girls |
| 1920s | 62 | 16,142 girls |
| 1930s | 27 | 37,341 girls |
| 1940s | 9.4 | 106,724 girls |
| 1950s | 6.9 | 145,138 girls |
| 1960s | 4.8 | 209,205 girls |
| 1970s | 9.6 | 103,627 girls |
| 1980s | 6.2 | 162,075 girls |
| 1990s | 9.6 | 104,712 girls |
| 2000s | 9.0 | 110,865 girls |
| 2010s | 22 | 45,558 girls |
| 2020s | 60 | 16,708 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Blossom
What does the name Blossom mean?
Blossom means “flower” in English.
What is the origin of the name Blossom?
Blossom has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Blossom a boy or girl name?
Blossom is a girl name.
How popular is the name Blossom?
Blossom ranked #1,299 for US girls in 2025, given to 171 babies. Its best year was 1925 (#727).