Will my child share the name Poppy-Mae with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Poppy-Mae per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Poppy-Mae in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Poppy-Mae becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Poppy-Mae is declining: down 1,391 places since 2020, to #2,788 in 2025. It peaked at #859 in 2014.

Is Poppy-Mae a good choice for a distinctive name?

Poppy-Mae 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 Poppy-Mae a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Poppy-Mae is a distinctive choice, ranked #2788 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Poppy-Mae in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Poppy-Mae

Poppy-Mae has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 346 places in five years. It was most popular in 2014 at #859 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1999.

Poppy-Mae is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Poppy-Mae in their class.