Is Psalm a boy's or girl's name?

Psalm is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 277 recorded births.

When was Psalm most popular?

Psalm reached its peak popularity in 2024 with 177 births that year. It is currently ranked #1173 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Psalm?

Psalm is currently ranked #1173 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 567 babies since 1999.

Psalm

An uncommon Greek pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsGreekRising fast Also a pet name

#1173▲ 311in 2024

Meaning & Origin

psalm (chapter of the biblical book of Psalms)

Psalm is a boy's and girl's baby name of Greek origin, from psalmos (a song sung to a harp), referring to the sacred songs of the Hebrew Bible's Book of Psalms, conveying 'sacred song' or 'divine hymn.'

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West named their son Psalm in 2019, launching the word name into widespread awareness. The Book of Psalms — 150 sacred poems attributed largely to King David — is among the most beloved texts in Judaism and Christianity. As a given name, Psalm is a bold, spiritually resonant choice that carries an entire tradition of sacred poetry.

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Popularity Over Time

Psalm climbed 8513 spots in the last 20 years — from #9686 to #1173.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Psalm
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	474	#1996	▲
2010s	62	#9601	▲
2000s	26	#10674	▲
1990s	5	#11173	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(17 years, 1999–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Psalm
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	177	#1173	+56 (46.3%)
2023	121	#1484	+45 (59.2%)
2022	76	#2015	+15 (24.6%)
2021	61	#2292	+22 (56.4%)
2020	39	#3017	+23 (143.8%)
2019	16	#5733	+9 (128.6%)
2018	7	#10470	+2 (40.0%)
2017	5	#13766	-3 (-37.5%)
2016	8	#9463	+2 (33.3%)
2015	6	#11750	-5 (-45.5%)
2014	11	#7424	+2 (22.2%)
2013	9	#8604	+2 (28.6%)
2009	7	#10689	0
2007	7	#10614	0
2004	7	#9686	+2 (40.0%)
2000	5	#11706	0
1999	5	#11173	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Psalm as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Psalm has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 277 births since 1999.

#2868

Current rank

277

Total births

2024

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Psalm be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Psalm is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1173. As a girl's name, it ranks #2868.

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Psalm, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1999–2024) · Methodology