girl name
Poppy
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#292 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Poppy in the US, 1880–2025
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Poppy a boy or a girl name?
Poppy is most commonly used as a girl name.
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.