What does Poppy mean?

Latin: flower; English: derived from the flower name

Is Poppy a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Poppy is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Poppy?

It’s currently ranked #310 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Poppy Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationPOP-ee / /ˈpɒpi/

English; Latin

Meaning

English: flower name; Latin: red flower

Historical & Cultural Background

Poppy is derived from the Latin word 'papaver', referring to the flowering plant known for its bright red blooms. In various cultures, poppies symbolize sleep, peace, and death, often associated with remembrance. The flower has been used in art and literature for centuries, representing both beauty and transience.

Trend Summary

Poppy has seen a rise in popularity in recent years as a given name for boys in the United States.

Variants

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Famous people named Poppy

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Fictional characters named Poppy

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Sibling Suggestions

Oliver Henry Liam Milo Finn Jasper

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Poppy was first seen in the United States in 2023. Poppy has ranked as high as #1371 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Poppy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Poppy

No state data available for this year.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
2023	5