Poppy is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2179 in 2009 with 92 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 1,076 births ranking #289. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 19,966 girls born was named Poppy. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Poppy is a bright floral favourite with a cheerful, energetic feel. It is vivid, easy to love, and strongly linked to the flower image itself.
Flower names have always had appeal, but Poppy's modern popularity has been especially strong in the UK because it sounds playful and friendly without being flimsy. Its visual image is instantly clear.