Girl · #1,852 in 2026

Blossom

Blossom is an English feminine given name derived from the Old English word blōstm, meaning "flower". It is an English term of endearment for a young girl. It has been in occasional use throughout the Anglosphere since the late 19th century and is one of many botanical names that came into fashion during the Victorian era. Blossom is also a surname.

Current Rank
#1,852
Peak Rank
#727 (2026)
Total Babies
3K
5-Yr Trend
+66%
1882
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#727
Peak Rank
3K
Total Count
138
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Blossom

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Blossom is an English feminine given name derived from the Old English word blōstm, meaning "flower". It is an English term of endearment for a young girl. It has been in occasional use throughout the Anglosphere since the late 19th century and is one of many botanical names that came into fashion during the Victorian era. Blossom is also a surname.

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The Story of Blossom

Blossom first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1882, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 108 Blossoms were born — ranking #1,852 that year. As of 2026, Blossom ranks #1,852 for baby girls with 108 births, rising sharply (+66% over the past five years). In total, more than 3K Blossoms have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Blossom

Phonetically similar names — useful when Blossom is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Blissom
  • Blouson
  • Blossoms
  • Blossomed
  • Blossomy
  • Blasen
  • Bloxham
  • Bloxom
  • Blason
  • Bloxsom
  • Blosim
  • Playsome

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Blossom

What does the name Blossom mean?
Blossom is an English feminine given name derived from the Old English word blōstm, meaning "flower". It is an English term of endearment for a young girl. It has been in occasional use throughout the Anglosphere since the late 19th century and is one of many botanical names that came into fashion during the Victorian era. Blossom is also a surname.
How popular is Blossom in 2026?
In 2026, Blossom ranks #1,852 among girls' names in the U.S., with 108 babies given the name that year.
When was Blossom most popular?
Blossom reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #727 that year with 108 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Blossom most popular?
Blossom has historically been most popular in New York, Hawaii, South Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Blossom.
Is Blossom a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Blossom is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Blossom?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Blossom include Rosia, Concepcion, Rosey. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Blossom

Blossom is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1882 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Blossom's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #727. Use the chart and map above to compare Blossom's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.