Poppy
Pronunciation: [ p-AHP-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Poppy first appeared in US Social Security records in 2023.
Over 5 babies have been named Poppy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Poppy is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #35,914 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #35,914
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Poppy is also used as a girl name, ranked #338.
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About the Name Poppy
Poppy is a boy name .
Is Poppy a boy or girl name? Poppy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #35,914 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #338. Poppy is more commonly used as a girl name.
Poppy is currently ranked #35,914 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Poppy include Pop, Poy, Poie, and Popkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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