Poppy
Flower; Latin origin meaning "blossom" or "bloom"
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Poppy meaning & origin
Poppy is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Flower; Latin origin meaning "blossom" or "bloom"". Listed origin: English.
Pronunciation
POP-ee
Catalog phonetic spelling
Popularity
In 2024, Poppy ranked #338 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
Nicknames
Poppy popularity by year
| Birth year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020 | #457 |
| 2021 | #400 |
| 2022 | #338 |
| 2023 | #289 |
| 2024 | #338 |
Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.
Middle Name Ideas
- Poppy Anne
- Poppy Lynn
- Poppy Mae
Famous Namesakes
- Poppy Delevingne (model)
- Poppy (Trolls character)
Sources & notes
Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Poppy
What does the name Poppy mean?
Poppy is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Flower; Latin origin meaning "blossom" or "bloom"". Listed origin: English.
How do you pronounce Poppy?
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is POP-ee. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
How popular is the name Poppy?
In 2024, Poppy ranked #338 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
What nickname ideas could work for Poppy?
Ideas to try include Pop, Pops. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
What middle names could work with Poppy?
Try Poppy Anne, Poppy Lynn, Poppy Mae aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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