Rising since 2011, #5,238 for girls today.
Popularity of Poet since 2005
Babies named Poet per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 47 | 10 |
| 2010s | 92 | 33 |
| 2020s | 100 | 91 |
Meaning & origin
Poet is a modern word name that entered the U.S. naming landscape in 2005 and has been steadily climbing in popularity since 2011. In 2025, it ranked 5,238th, with a low incidence of about 1 in 66,969 births, making it a distinctive choice. The name is unisex, reflecting a broader trend of creative, occupation-based names like Lyric and Story. While it lacks a deep historical pedigree, its direct meaning evokes artistry and inspiration. Poet's peak year so far is 2025, suggesting continued growth, though its adoption remains rare and concentrated among parents seeking a unique, expressive name.
Poet is a direct adoption of the English word for a writer of poetry, derived from the Old French 'poete' and Latin 'poeta', from Greek 'poietes' meaning 'maker, creator'. Its use as a given name is a modern phenomenon, part of a trend of word names and occupational names. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2005 and has been gradually rising in popularity since 2011.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Po, Poe
Sibling names for Poet
Names that share Poet's style, for a brother or sister.
