Poppy Girl
Origin(s)
Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: flower; English: derived from the flower name
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Poppy is derived from the Latin word 'papaver', which refers to the poppy flower. It has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century. The flower itself is often associated with sleep, peace, and remembrance, particularly in relation to World War I and the symbolism of the red poppy. Poppy has gained popularity as a whimsical and nature-inspired name for girls.
Trend Summary
Poppy has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Pippa, Polly, Penny, Phoebe, Paige, Peyton, Piper, Pansy
Variants
- Poppie
International Variants
- Pavlina (Slavic)
- Papavero (Italian)
Famous people named Poppy
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Fictional characters named Poppy
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Poppy was first seen in the United States in 1919. Poppy has ranked as high as #546 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Poppy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Poppy (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 131 | |
| NY | 55 | |
| TX | 53 | |
| PA | 38 | |
| FL | 37 | |
| OH | 32 | |
| VA | 32 | |
| WA | 31 | |
| TN | 30 | |
| NC | 30 | |
| UT | 29 | |
| MA | 28 | |
| MO | 27 | |
| MN | 24 | |
| CO | 22 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 24 |
| 1972 | 53 |
| 1973 | 65 |
| 1974 | 54 |
| 1975 | 41 |
| 1976 | 37 |
| 1977 | 17 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 25 |
| 2005 | 57 |
| 2006 | 70 |
| 2007 | 61 |
| 2008 | 73 |
| 2009 | 92 |
| 2010 | 121 |
| 2011 | 131 |
| 2012 | 173 |
| 2013 | 180 |
| 2014 | 246 |
| 2015 | 260 |
| 2016 | 382 |
| 2017 | 430 |
| 2018 | 521 |
| 2019 | 635 |
| 2020 | 676 |
| 2021 | 790 |
| 2022 | 956 |
| 2023 | 1,076 |
| 2024 | 928 |