Poppy: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced PAH-pee · 2 syllables
A given name from English, a flower name used since the end of the 19th century.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- PAH-pee
- US rank (2025)
- #292
- US babies a year
- about 963 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Nature
How popular is Poppy?
Poppy was the #292 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,054 babies. It’s rising: up 387% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #292 |
| England & Wales | #17 |
| Scotland | #36 |
| Northern Ireland | #49 |
| Ireland | #105 |
| Canada | #267 |
| Australia | #39 |
How old are people named Poppy?
Half of US adults named Poppy are older than 48; most are between 18 and 70. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Poppy
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Poppy
How do you pronounce Poppy?
Poppy is pronounced PAH-pee.
How popular is the name Poppy?
Poppy was the #292 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,054 babies. It’s rising: up 387% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Poppy?
Half of US adults named Poppy are older than 48. Most are between 18 and 70.