Balsam
Pronunciation: [ b-AWLS-uhm ]
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Balsam first appeared in US Social Security records in 2019.
Over 6 babies have been named Balsam in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Balsam is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #25,261 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #25,261
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Balsam
Balsam is a girl name .
Balsam is currently ranked #25,261 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Balsam include Bal, Bals, Balsy, Balsie, Bay, Baie, and Balkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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