Poppy
"The bright red flower — vivid, cheerful, and bold." · Origin: Latin / English · Syllables: 2
- Current rank: #338
- Births registered (2024): 928
- Classroom-clash odds (class of 30): 0.8%
About the name Poppy
Is Poppy a popular name?
Poppy is an uncommon name in the United States. In 2024 it ranked #338 according to SSA 2024 birth records, with 928 babies registered.
What does the name Poppy mean?
Poppy means "The bright red flower — vivid, cheerful, and bold.". Its origin is Latin / English.
How likely is another Poppy in a classroom of 30?
In a class of 30 children, there is roughly a 0.8% chance another child shares the name Poppy, based on 2024 SSA 2024 birth rates.
Is the name Poppy rising or falling in popularity?
Poppy is declining in the United States. Births registered: 956 in 2022, 1,076 in 2023, 928 in 2024.
Data source: SSA 2024
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