Emma Girl
EH-muh
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Blossom
GirlEnglish· “flower, bloom”
- Meaning
- flower, bloom
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- BLAH-sum
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,300
- US babies 2025
- 171
- Best rank
- #727 (1925)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Blossom
Blossom is an English name that means “flower, bloom”.
Blossom is an English word name meaning a flower or the flowering of a plant, from Old English blōstm. As a given name it was used in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, part of the wave of nature names. It is known from the television sitcom Blossom and from Blossom, the leader of the Powerpuff Girls in the animated series. It is said BLAH-sum. Its meaning ties it to other flower names such as Daisy and Poppy.
Popularity over time
Blossom first appears in US Social Security records in 1882. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 15 different years, starting in 1882. Its best national rank was #727 in 1925, and the most babies received it in 2025, when 171 were named Blossom. In 2025, 171 babies were named Blossom, and it ranked #1,300 nationally. That is 317% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #921 in 1920, #3,070 in 1950, #6,845 in 1980, #6,855 in 2000, #5,636 in 2010, and #1,300 in 2025. Of the 3,422 US girls named Blossom since records began, 22% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 581 babies. Since 2010, 963 more have been named Blossom.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Zaina, Laynie, Hollyn, Delainey, and Blessyn.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Blossom ranked highest in South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | #794 | 5 |
| Pennsylvania | #940 | 9 |
| Florida | #966 | 16 |
| California | #1000 | 27 |
| Georgia | #1006 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Blossom is usually pronounced BLAH-sum, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with B and ends in “-om”.
Middle names for Blossom
A few middle names that flow with Blossom: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Blossom
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Blossom mean?
Blossom is an English name that means “flower, bloom”.
What is the origin of the name Blossom?
Blossom has English roots. Blossom is an English word name meaning a flower or the flowering of a plant, from Old English blōstm.
Is Blossom a popular name?
Not especially. Blossom ranked #1,300 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Blossom a boy or girl name?
Blossom is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Blossom?
Blossom is usually pronounced BLAH-sum. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings