Poppy
Meaningpoppy flower · English
- US rank
- #292
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #289 in 2023
1,054 babies were named Poppy in the US in 2025. It has climbed 165 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1919–2025
US births per million boys, 2023–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Poppy you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,525 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Poppy, 1,054 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Poppy would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPoppy first shows up in US birth records in 1919, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 106 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #289.
- Then vs nowPoppy is 199× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 303,030 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 1,525.
- TrendPoppy has climbed 165 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #292. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedPoppy is most popular in Alaska, where it ranks #50, followed by Vermont (#75) and Maine (#96). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn English, Poppy means “poppy flower”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Poppy
Poppy is a girl name of English and Latin origin meaning “poppy flower”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-ppy”. US birth records list Poppy for girls from 1919 to 2025, in 69 of those 107 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #289 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #292, with 1,054 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.2 | 161,290 girls |
| 1920s | 3.0 | 333,333 girls |
| 1930s | 1.2 | 806,452 girls |
| 1940s | 1.3 | 800,000 girls |
| 1950s | 2.9 | 340,136 girls |
| 1960s | 2.9 | 342,466 girls |
| 1970s | 22 | 45,126 girls |
| 1980s | 2.0 | 492,611 girls |
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,612,903 girls |
| 2000s | 22 | 45,372 girls |
| 2010s | 178 | 5,628 girls |
| 2020s | 564 | 1,772 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 2.9 | 344,828 boys |
Other spellings of Poppy
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Poppy
What does the name Poppy mean?
Poppy means “poppy flower” in English.
What is the origin of the name Poppy?
Poppy has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Poppy a boy or girl name?
Poppy is a girl name.
How popular is the name Poppy?
Poppy ranked #292 for US girls in 2025, given to 1,054 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#289).