Rising since 1988, #1,299 for girls today.
Popularity of Blossom since 1882
Babies named Blossom per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 12 |
| 1890s | 69 |
| 1900s | 113 |
| 1910s | 292 |
| 1920s | 743 |
| 1930s | 286 |
| 1940s | 134 |
| 1950s | 132 |
| 1960s | 87 |
| 1970s | 147 |
| 1980s | 105 |
| 1990s | 172 |
| 2000s | 167 |
| 2010s | 382 |
| 2020s | 581 |
Meaning & origin
Blossom is a rare but evocative nature name, first recorded in 1882. After a long period of obscurity, it has been steadily rising since 1988 and reached its peak popularity in 2025, when it ranked #1299 with a 1-in-9,399 frequency among newborn girls. The name is most commonly given in the southeastern United States, with top states including South Carolina, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. Blossom's revival aligns with a broader trend toward botanical and virtue names, but it remains an uncommon choice, offering a fresh alternative to more frequent floral names like Lily or Rose.
Blossom is a vocabulary name taken directly from the English word for a flower or mass of flowers, especially on a fruit tree. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century, particularly in the United States and England, often as a feminine name evoking nature and springtime. Its use declined in the mid-20th century but has seen a modest revival in recent decades.
Where Blossom is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Blossom” around the world
Where Blossom lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bloss, Blossie, B, Lossie
Variants: Blossomma, Blosoma
Sibling names for Blossom
Names that share Blossom's style, for a brother or sister.
