Poppy
Poppy first appears in US records in 1919. It peaked in 2023, when 1,077 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,054.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Poppy popular?
Near its peak Poppy is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2023.
| 2020s | 5,488 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,080 | |
| 2000s | 412 | |
| 1990s | 11 | |
| 1980s | 34 | |
| 1970s | 334 | |
| 1960s | 52 | |
| 1950s | 57 | |
| 1940s | 17 | |
| 1930s | 13 | |
| 1920s | 36 | |
| 1910s | 7 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Poppy mean?
IS a bloom word: from the flower, whose name derives from Old English 'popæg', ultimately from Latin 'papaver' (poppy).
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Poppy mean?
Poppy means Poppy flower. IS a bloom word: from the flower, whose name derives from Old English 'popæg', ultimately from Latin 'papaver' (poppy).
What is the origin of the name Poppy?
Poppy is of english origin.
How do you pronounce Poppy?
Poppy is pronounced “POP-ee.”
Is Poppy a boy or a girl name?
Poppy is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Poppy a popular name right now?
Poppy is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2023.
How popular is the name Poppy?
In 2025, Poppy ranked #292 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Poppy most popular?
Poppy was most popular in 2023, when about 1,077 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Poppy?
Names similar to Poppy include Fern, Aspen, Clover, Marigold, Ensley.
What names go well with Poppy?
english names that pair well with Poppy include Dorothy, Nancy, Edward, Joan, Mason.