Will my child share the name Peony with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 16 UK babies named Peony per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Peony in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Peony becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Peony is rising: up 1,638 places since 2020, to #1,809 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,505 in 2021.

Is Peony a good choice for a distinctive name?

Peony is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Peony a popular baby name in the United States?

Peony does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Peony

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Peony is a distinctive choice, ranked #1809 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Peony in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Peony

Peony is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 675 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1505 in 2021 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2002.

Peony is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Peony in their class.