Pansy
girl namePansy entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #287 in 1887, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#287
peak (1887)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #417 |
| 1890s | #332 |
| 1900s | #340 |
| 1910s | #381 |
| 1920s | #445 |
| 1930s | #481 |
| 1940s | #778 |
| 1950s | #1121 |
| 1960s | #1762 |
| 1970s | #3737 |
| 1980s | #9021 |
| 1990s | #12446 |
| 2010s | #13793 |
Living bearers
About 2,600 people named Pansy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Pansy alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Pansy in 2025?
- Pansy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Pansy most popular?
- Pansy peaked in 1887, reaching #287 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Pansy with classmates?
- Pansy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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