Poppy
5 countries#17 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Poppy was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
50,985 births recorded 1988–2025 · currently #36 · peaked in 2013 with 3,667 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
47,311 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #17 · peaked in 2013 with 3,422 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
9,546 births recorded 1919–2025 · currently #292 · peaked in 2023 with 1,082 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Washington, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
2,672 births recorded 1988–2025 · currently #35 · peaked in 2013 with 182 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
1,002 births recorded 1998–2025 · currently #51 · peaked in 2014 with 81 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
102 births recorded 1999–2022 · currently #3998 · peaked in 2006 with 12 births
Most common in: Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Poppy’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #63 | — |
| 2003 | #43 | ↑20 |
| 2004 | #45 | ↓2 |
| 2005 | #35 | ↑10 |
| 2006 | #30 | ↑5 |
| 2007 | #28 | ↑2 |
| 2008 | #28 | — |
| 2009 | #22 | ↑6 |
| 2010 | #16 | ↑6 |
| 2011 | #14 | ↑2 |
| 2012 | #13 | ↑1 |
| 2013 | #7 | ↑6 |
| 2014 | #5 | ↑2 |
| 2015 | #10 | ↓5 |
| 2016 | #13 | ↓3 |
| 2017 | #8 | ↑5 |
| 2018 | #11 | ↓3 |
| 2019 | #17 | ↓6 |
| 2020 | #17 | — |
| 2021 | #17 | — |
Frequently asked questions about Poppy
Is Poppy a popular name?
Yes — Poppy currently ranks #17 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Poppy more common for boys or girls?
Poppy is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Poppy most popular?
Poppy peaked in 2013 in England & Wales, with 3,422 recorded births that year.
Is Poppy rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Poppy’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #92 in 1996 to #17 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Poppy?
At least 60,633 babies have been recorded with the name Poppy across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Poppy popular in more than one country?
Yes — Poppy appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Poppy?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Poppy include Aurelia, Sawyer, Aylani, Maggie.
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