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

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Poppy-May per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Poppy-May in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

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

Poppy-May is declining: down 1,646 places since 2020, to #3,333 in 2025. It peaked at #1,075 in 2013.

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

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

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

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Poppy-May is a distinctive choice, ranked #3333 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Poppy-May in their class.

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About the Name Poppy-May

Poppy-May has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 429 places in five years. It was most popular in 2013 at #1075 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2006.

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