Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Poppy.
National Rank (2025)
#292
All-Time Peak Rank
#289 (2023)
Total U.S. Births
9,541
Unisex Distribution0.1% Boy / 99.9% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Poppy Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Poppy
According to SSA data, Poppy achieved its highest historical rank of #289 in 2023. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2023 with 1,077 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 305.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 27 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Poppy scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+305.4% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,077Births in 2023
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
27Years
Historical VolatilityStable Profile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:7
1920s:36
1930s:13
1940s:17
1950s:57
1960s:52
1970s:334
1980s:34
1990s:11
2000s:412
2010s:3,080
2020s:5,488
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesPo-ppy
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with P, a letter used by only 1.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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