Will my child share the name Posy with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 22 UK babies named Posy per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Posy in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Posy becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Posy is rising: up 366 places since 2020, to #1,407 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,311 in 2021.

Is Posy a good choice for a distinctive name?

Posy 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 Posy a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Posy is a distinctive choice, ranked #1407 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Posy in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Posy

Posy is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 170 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1311 in 2021 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2002.

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