Bloom is a unisex given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "to flourish" or "to bloom like a flower." It is often considered to be of Latin descent due to its similarity to the Latin word "flos," which means "flower." In some cases, Bloom may also be associated with the English surname derived from Middle Dutch words for "bloom" or "blossom." The name has gained popularity in recent years as a unisex given name and is often used independently of any specific cultural or historical context. Some famous individuals named Bloom include the American actor Orlando Bloom and the Irish poet William Butler Yeats, who was born with the surname Bloomsbury before adopting his maternal grandfather's name.
"From a mere nine births in 2019, the name Bloom saw a steady rise in popularity over the years, peaking at sixty-one babies named Bloom in 2023."