Name
Poppy
Meaning
Poppy is a feminine name of English origin meaning “poppy flower”.
Poppy names the vivid red flower that became Britain's emblem of remembrance after the First World War. The British have embraced it as a cheerful given name for over a century, and Americans began catching on in the 2010s.
A top-20 girls' name in England and Wales; entered the US top 1000 in 2016.
Popularity in the United States
Girls
Ranked #292 in 2025 · peak #289 in 2023
Data: US Social Security Administration, top-1000 ranks.
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Poppy is a feminine name of English origin meaning “poppy flower”. Poppy names the vivid red flower that became Britain's emblem of remembrance after the First World War.
Poppy is traditionally a feminine (girl) name. It is a top-20 girls' name in England and Wales; entered the US top 1000 in 2016.
The name Poppy comes from English. Poppy names the vivid red flower that became Britain's emblem of remembrance after the First World War. The British have embraced it as a cheerful given name for over a century, and Americans began catching on in the 2010s.
Poppy is pronounced POP-ee.
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