Blossom
Blossom is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Flower, bloom, or flower-like.
Origin and history
Blossom is an English word name derived from the Old English term for a flower or cluster of flowers. It gained traction as a given name in the late 19th century alongside other floral names and saw a cultural resurgence in the 1990s. In the U.S., it remains a charmingly distinct and uncommon choice.
Popularity in the United States
3,422 babies in the United States have been named Blossom since 1880. It ranks #3031 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1522.
States where it is most popular
- NY (46 %)
- CA (18.4 %)
- IL (9.2 %)
- TX (6.8 %)
- HI (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 12 |
| 1890-1900 | 69 |
| 1900-1910 | 113 |
| 1910-1920 | 292 |
| 1920-1930 | 743 |
| 1930-1940 | 286 |
| 1940-1950 | 134 |
| 1950-1960 | 132 |
| 1960-1970 | 87 |
| 1970-1980 | 147 |
| 1980-1990 | 105 |
| 1990-2000 | 172 |
| 2000-2010 | 167 |
| 2010-2019 | 382 |
| 2020-2029 | 581 |
Famous people named Blossom
- Blossom Dearie: singer, pianist
- Blossom Rock: actress
Fun facts
- The name comes from the Old English 'blÅstm', meaning a flower on a fruit tree or plant.
- The name gained widespread recognition in the 1990s due to the popular American sitcom Blossom starring Mayim Bialik.