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Poet Unisex

Popularity: #932 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationPOH-it / /ˈpoʊ.ɪt/

English; Latin

Meaning

a person who writes poetry (English); from 'poeta' meaning 'poet' (Latin)

Historical & Cultural Background

In English, the name Poet directly reflects the profession of writing poetry, which has been a respected art form throughout history. The Latin origin 'poeta' connects to the classical tradition of poetry in ancient Rome and Greece, where poets were celebrated figures in society. The use of Poet as a name embodies creativity and artistic expression, resonating with a modern appreciation for individuality.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Poet was first seen in the United States in 2005. Poet has ranked as high as #1342 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Poet has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Poet (2013)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20055
20068
20077
200817
200910
201010
20117
201315
20149
201511
20169
20179
20189
201913
202010
202121
20229
202315
202418