Psalm Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationSAHM / /sɑːm/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: song; English: sacred song
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew tradition, the term 'psalm' refers to sacred songs or hymns, particularly those found in the Book of Psalms in the Bible. In English usage, the name has been adopted as a given name, reflecting its religious significance and musical connotation.
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Famous people named Psalm
Psalm West — son of Kanye West.
Psalm 23 — title of a well-known biblical psalm.
Fictional characters named Psalm
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Psalm was first seen in the United States in 1999. Psalm has ranked as high as #1183 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Psalm has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Psalm (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 23 | |
| CA | 16 | |
| FL | 13 | |
| GA | 11 | |
| OH | 10 | |
| NC | 8 | |
| MD | 6 | |
| SC | 5 | |
| IN | 5 | |
| MO | 5 | |
| AZ | 5 | |
| NM | 5 | |
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2021 | 61 |
| 2022 | 76 |
| 2023 | 121 |
| 2024 | 177 |