Bloom

At a Glance: Name: Bloom – Meaning: as a modern given name, generally taken from the plain English word 'bloom' (flower; to flourish) – Origin: English/Dutch/Yiddish (surname) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: BLOOM

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Bloom is a neutral name that reads straight off the English word: a flower, or the act of flourishing. It also has roots as a surname in English, Dutch, and Yiddish usage, and it fits naturally with bohemian, minimalist, and nature-inspired naming styles. Pronunciation is simple and phonetic: BLOOM.

Meaning & Origin of Bloom

Meaning: As a modern given name, generally taken from the plain english word 'bloom' (flower; to flourish).

Origin: English/Dutch/Yiddish (surname).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Bloom

Phonetic: BLOOM   IPA: /ˈbluːm/

Popularity of Bloom

Bloom hit its high point in 2023 at #2756 on the SSA list with 62 babies given the name, then eased slightly to #3077 in 2024 with 52.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 2019–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Bloom mean?

As a modern given name, generally taken from the plain english word ‘bloom’ (flower; to flourish). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Bloom)

How do you pronounce Bloom?

Bloom is pronounced BLOOM (IPA: /ˈbluːm/).

Is Bloom a popular name right now?

Bloom is near its all-time peak (#2756 in 2023), ranked #3077 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2019–2024.)

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