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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BLAH-suhm //ˈblɒs.əm//
Origin: English; Latin
Meaning: English: flower; Latin: to bloom
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Blossom originates from the Old English word "blōstm", which means "flower" or "to bloom". This term has its roots in the Proto-Germanic *blōstiz, which is also linked to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as the Old High German "blōz" and the Old Norse "blómi".
The transition into Middle English saw the term evolve into "blosme", before taking on its modern form, "Blossom", in the early modern period. This linguistic journey reflects a deep connection to nature and the cycles of growth and renewal, which are often symbolized by flowers in various cultures.
Historically, the name Blossom has been associated with various cultural and literary contexts. In the 19th century, it gained prominence in English literature, often used to evoke themes of beauty and transience.
The name appears in works that celebrate the natural world, reflecting the Romantic movement's fascination with nature. Additionally, in the context of American literature, the name has been used in various narratives to symbolize hope and new beginnings, aligning with the broader cultural significance of flowers in American folklore and traditions.
Culturally, the name Blossom resonates with themes of femininity and vitality, often associated with spring and renewal. The symbolism of blooming flowers has made it a popular choice in various artistic expressions, from poetry to visual arts, where it embodies the essence of life and beauty.
The name's gentle and nurturing connotations have allowed it to endure through generations, often evoking a sense of warmth and affection. While diminutive forms like "Blossy" may appear in familial contexts, the name Blossom itself has maintained a distinct identity, rooted in its rich historical and cultural significance.
Famous people named Blossom
In this section, you will find notable people named Blossom. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Blossom who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Blossom who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Blossom Dearie was a jazz singer and pianist best known for her work in the 1950s and 1960s, including albums like Blossom Dearie Sings Rootin' Songs and Once Upon a Summertime.
Blossom Chukwujekwu is a Nigerian actor and filmmaker best known for his roles in movies such as The Wedding Party and The Set Up.
Fictional characters named Blossom
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Blossom is a fictional character from the animated television series The Powerpuff Girls. She is one of the three super-powered sisters who fight crime and save the day in Townsville.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Blossom was first seen in the United States in 1882.
Blossom has ranked as high as #792 nationally, which occurred in 1925, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, Hawaii, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Blossom has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Blossom is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Blossom was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Blossom (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 12 | |
| FL | 8 | |
| NY | 8 | |
| TX | 8 | |
| WA | 6 | |
| IL | 5 | |
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Blossom.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 101 |
| 2023 | 92 |
| 2022 | 78 |
| 2021 | 71 |
| 2020 | 65 |
| 2019 | 66 |
| 2018 | 50 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2016 | 40 |
| 2015 | 41 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2012 | 36 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1995 | 26 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1992 | 24 |
| 1991 | 24 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1977 | 22 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1975 | 23 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1969 | 14 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1960 | 11 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1958 | 14 |
| 1957 | 14 |
| 1956 | 11 |
| 1955 | 16 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1953 | 15 |
| 1952 | 16 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1950 | 12 |
| 1949 | 19 |
| 1948 | 11 |
| 1947 | 14 |
| 1946 | 12 |
| 1945 | 16 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1943 | 16 |
| 1942 | 11 |
| 1941 | 13 |
| 1940 | 12 |
| 1939 | 15 |
| 1938 | 20 |
| 1937 | 26 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1935 | 32 |
| 1934 | 22 |
| 1933 | 35 |
| 1932 | 31 |
| 1931 | 51 |
| 1930 | 47 |
| 1929 | 52 |
| 1928 | 55 |
| 1927 | 62 |
| 1926 | 84 |
| 1925 | 102 |
| 1924 | 82 |
| 1923 | 83 |
| 1922 | 84 |
| 1921 | 77 |
| 1920 | 62 |
| 1919 | 37 |
| 1918 | 52 |
| 1917 | 40 |
| 1916 | 24 |
| 1915 | 37 |
| 1914 | 27 |
| 1913 | 25 |
| 1912 | 21 |
| 1911 | 9 |
| 1910 | 20 |
| 1909 | 23 |
| 1908 | 9 |
| 1907 | 11 |
| 1906 | 15 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1904 | 10 |
| 1903 | 13 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1900 | 9 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1896 | 11 |
| 1895 | 12 |
| 1894 | 10 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1888 | 7 |
| 1882 | 5 |