Poppy
girl name#292 in 2025Poppy entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #289 in 2023, ranks #292 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1919–2025
#292
rank today
#289
peak (2023)
1,054
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3817 |
| 1920s | #4428 |
| 1930s | #3599 |
| 1940s | #4292 |
| 1950s | #4752 |
| 1960s | #5476 |
| 1970s | #2945 |
| 1980s | #7563 |
| 1990s | #13065 |
| 2000s | #6218 |
| 2010s | #1060 |
| 2020s | #352 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Poppy has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 9,400 people named Poppy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Poppy is a kid of about 4 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Poppy in 2025?
- Poppy ranks #292 among US girl names in 2025, with 1,054 babies given the name.
- When was the name Poppy most popular?
- Poppy peaked in 2023, reaching #289 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Poppy with classmates?
- Poppy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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