Poppy Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Poppy is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Poppy?
Poppy is spelled P-O-P-P-Y. The name has 5 letters.
Poppy at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- The name “Poppy” refers to a type of flowering plant known for its bright red petals.
- Origin
- The name “Poppy” derives from the English name of the poppy flower, which has Latin origins from the word “papaver.”
- Pronunciation
- POP-ee · 2 syllables
Poppy Popularity in 2025
Rank#292
Recorded Births1,054
- Girls usage rose 44 places to #292 and recorded 119 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Poppy Mean?
The name “Poppy” refers to a type of flowering plant known for its bright red petals.
Origin: The name “Poppy” derives from the English name of the poppy flower, which has Latin origins from the word “papaver.”
How Do You Pronounce Poppy?
PronunciationPOP-ee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Poppy?
- History
- The name “Poppy” has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries primarily since the 19th and 20th centuries, often inspired by the flower.
Poppy Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,054 | #292 |
| 2024 | Girls | 935 | #336 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,077 | #289 |
| 2023 | Boys | 5 | #12,239 |
| 2022 | Girls | 956 | #338 |
| 2021 | Girls | 790 | #400 |
| 2020 | Girls | 676 | #457 |
| 2019 | Girls | 636 | #492 |
| 2018 | Girls | 521 | #586 |
| 2017 | Girls | 430 | #681 |
| 2016 | Girls | 382 | #746 |
| 2015 | Girls | 260 | #1,026 |
| 2014 | Girls | 246 | #1,056 |
| 2013 | Girls | 180 | #1,301 |
| 2012 | Girls | 173 | #1,351 |
| 2011 | Girls | 131 | #1,639 |
| 2010 | Girls | 121 | #1,720 |
| 2009 | Girls | 92 | #2,165 |
| 2008 | Girls | 73 | #2,557 |
| 2007 | Girls | 62 | #2,890 |
| 2006 | Girls | 70 | #2,579 |
| 2005 | Girls | 57 | #2,865 |
| 2004 | Girls | 25 | #5,062 |
| 2003 | Girls | 8 | #11,325 |
When Was Poppy Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2023 · Girls
1,077 recorded births
National rank #289
2025 · Girls
1,054 recorded births
National rank #292
2022 · Girls
956 recorded births
National rank #338
2024 · Girls
935 recorded births
National rank #336
Where Poppy Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #50 | 10 |
| VT | #75 | 5 |
| ME | #96 | 10 |
| UT | #129 | 34 |
| CO | #161 | 36 |
| WA | #176 | 41 |
| NE | #182 | 12 |
| MN | #193 | 28 |