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Bloom

BLOOM · From the English word for the flower of a plant, symbolizing freshness and new life.

2025 rank (girls)
#3,028
Babies named in 2025
54
Peak popularity
2023
2025 frequency
1 in 29,764 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2019

Rising since 2019, #3,028 for girls today.

Popularity of Bloom since 2019

Babies named Bloom per year in U.S. Social Security records.

2141622020Most births 2023Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2010s9
2020s252

Meaning & origin

Bloom is a modern English word name that entered U.S. baby name records in 2019, ranked 3028th, with approximately 1 in 29,764 baby girls given the name that year. Its popularity has been rising steadily, reaching a peak in 2023. The name fits a broader trend of nature-inspired vocabulary names like Willow and Ivy. Bloom's top states include Florida, California, and Texas, reflecting its appeal in regions open to creative and contemporary names. As a fresh and evocative choice, Bloom captures a sense of vitality and new beginnings, making it a distinctive option for parents seeking a name that feels both modern and meaningful.

Bloom is a modern English vocabulary name, taken directly from the word meaning a flower or the act of flourishing. It began to be used as a given name for girls in the 21st century, fitting the trend of nature-inspired word names.

Where Bloom is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

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Bloom” around the world

Where Bloom lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    15

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Blu

Sibling names for Bloom

Names that share Bloom's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Ivy, Willow, Hazel, Rose, Lily

Brothers: Jasper, River, Forest, Orion, Felix

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

B is for Bloom, our favorite little girl.

B is for Bloom…”

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Bloom mean?
Bloom is an English word name meaning a flower or the process of flowering. It evokes freshness, growth, and new beginnings.
How popular is Bloom?
Bloom first appeared in U.S. baby name records in 2019, ranked 3028th, with about 1 in 29,764 baby girls given the name that year. Its peak year so far was 2023.
Is Bloom a boy or girl name?
Bloom is used predominantly for girls, though it could be considered unisex. The Social Security data records it almost exclusively for girls.