Poppy

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“red flower” — English

#3382024 rank
2023peak year
8,095babies named Poppy since 1880
▲ +46%5-year trend

Poppy popularity over 145 years

⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 202318801920196020002024

What does Poppy mean?

From the English flower name, from Old English popaeg, via Latin papaver. A favorite floral name in Britain and Australia.

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, nature

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