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Poppy is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the word for the red flower, derived from Old English popæg." It ranked #292 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the word for the red flower, derived from Old English popæg. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Poppy ranked #292 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #292 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Poppy mean?
Behind the Name does not give Poppy a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the word for the red flower.
Is Poppy a popular name?
Poppy ranked #292 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Poppy a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Poppy appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Poppy — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
