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Poppie

POP-ee · Diminutive of Poppy, the flower name from the Old English popæg.

2025 rank (girls)
#6,325
Babies named in 2025
18
Peak popularity
2024
2025 frequency
1 in 89,293 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2015

Rising since 2015, #6,325 for girls today.

Popularity of Poppie since 1973

Babies named Poppie per year in U.S. Social Security records.

61319198020002020Most births 2024Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s6
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s23
2020s92

Meaning & origin

Poppie is an English floral diminutive that has seen a notable resurgence since the 2010s. First recorded in U.S. data in 1973, it remained rare for decades before climbing steadily. In 2025, it ranked 6325th in popularity for girls, with a current 1-in-89293 birth rate. Its peak year so far was 2024, and the name has been rising sharply since 2015. The variant poppy has long been more common, but the 'ie' ending gives Poppie a fresher, more whimsical feel that appeals to parents seeking something sweet and distinctive. Despite not yet appearing among top states, its upward trajectory suggests growing national appeal.

Poppie is a diminutive or variant spelling of Poppy, which derives from the Old English word popæg, meaning 'poppy flower.' The name has been in occasional use in English-speaking countries since the late 19th century, often chosen for its cheerful floral association. It gained renewed popularity in the UK and Australia in the early 2000s and has seen increasing use in the United States since the 2010s.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Pop, Pip

Variants: Poppy, Poppi

Sibling names for Poppie

Names that share Poppie's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Poppie mean?
Poppie is a variant of Poppy, meaning the poppy flower, from Old English popæg.
Is Poppie currently a popular name?
Poppie ranked 6325th in the U.S. for girls in 2025, with 1 in 89293 births, and has been rising in popularity since 2015.
Is Poppie typically used for a boy or girl?
Poppie is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.