Psalm
How to say it: SAHM · /ˈsɑːm/
English word for sacred song - Greek 'psalmos', modern Bible-inspired virtue name.
Psalm was the 995th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 276 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 13-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #317 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #995 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 276 |
| Share of births | 1 in 12,012 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×13 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #317 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all use has arrived in recent decades. At its high in the 2020s, Psalm looks set to keep rising.
What goes with it
Breathy and creative with a musical spirit, Psalm sounds solemn yet open. Zion fits alongside.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Psalm is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Greek, Hebrew.
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