Pansy Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationPAN-zee / /ˈpæn.zi/English; Latin
Meaning
English: flower; Latin: thought
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Pansy is derived from the French word 'pensée', meaning 'thought'. It is also associated with the flower, which symbolizes remembrance and love. The name gained popularity in the late 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. Pansy has been used in literature and culture, often representing innocence and beauty.
Trend Summary
Pansy has seen limited popularity in the United States, often considered an old-fashioned name.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Pansy was first seen in the United States in 1880. Pansy has ranked as high as #581 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Missouri, West Virginia, Kentucky, and South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Pansy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Pansy (1967)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 8 |
| 1881 | 8 |
| 1882 | 11 |
| 1883 | 28 |
| 1884 | 25 |
| 1885 | 33 |
| 1886 | 43 |
| 1887 | 55 |
| 1888 | 49 |
| 1889 | 56 |
| 1890 | 57 |
| 1891 | 59 |
| 1892 | 64 |
| 1893 | 64 |
| 1894 | 76 |
| 1895 | 71 |
| 1896 | 79 |
| 1897 | 63 |
| 1898 | 104 |
| 1899 | 82 |
| 1900 | 90 |
| 1901 | 76 |
| 1902 | 80 |
| 1903 | 89 |
| 1904 | 106 |
| 1905 | 87 |
| 1906 | 94 |
| 1907 | 119 |
| 1908 | 107 |
| 1909 | 120 |
| 1910 | 129 |
| 1911 | 135 |
| 1912 | 157 |
| 1913 | 170 |
| 1914 | 208 |
| 1915 | 267 |
| 1916 | 273 |
| 1917 | 238 |
| 1918 | 229 |
| 1919 | 239 |
| 1920 | 234 |
| 1921 | 245 |
| 1922 | 230 |
| 1923 | 229 |
| 1924 | 259 |
| 1925 | 240 |
| 1926 | 256 |
| 1927 | 231 |
| 1928 | 233 |
| 1929 | 204 |
| 1930 | 242 |
| 1931 | 224 |
| 1932 | 210 |
| 1933 | 192 |
| 1934 | 213 |
| 1935 | 180 |
| 1936 | 181 |
| 1937 | 157 |
| 1938 | 152 |
| 1939 | 145 |
| 1940 | 164 |
| 1941 | 123 |
| 1942 | 108 |
| 1943 | 112 |
| 1944 | 94 |
| 1945 | 83 |
| 1946 | 111 |
| 1947 | 89 |
| 1948 | 94 |
| 1949 | 91 |
| 1950 | 109 |
| 1951 | 98 |
| 1952 | 98 |
| 1953 | 75 |
| 1954 | 82 |
| 1955 | 74 |
| 1956 | 89 |
| 1957 | 72 |
| 1958 | 54 |
| 1959 | 62 |
| 1960 | 60 |
| 1961 | 70 |
| 1962 | 49 |
| 1963 | 59 |
| 1964 | 64 |
| 1965 | 26 |
| 1966 | 46 |
| 1967 | 41 |
| 1968 | 30 |
| 1969 | 29 |
| 1970 | 20 |
| 1971 | 31 |
| 1972 | 26 |
| 1973 | 17 |
| 1974 | 21 |
| 1975 | 22 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 21 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2018 | 6 |