Poppy

At a glance

Poppy ranks #83 for dogs and #52 for cats. It is almost always a girl's name (90% female). It is most popular with Labrador Retrievers.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

#83dog name of 19,856

1 in 341female dogs

1,019dogs in the records

#52cat name

Girls 67%Boys 8%Not recorded 25%

90% girls · 10% boys among 765 dogs with a recorded sex

Steady

Dogs named Poppy per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Is Poppy a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a girl's name (90% female).

How popular is Poppy for dogs?

Poppy is the #83 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 1,019 dogs in public records. The name is steady.

How do you pronounce Poppy?

Poppy is said in 2 syllables: Pop·py. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Poppy?

Pippa, Pepe and Papi sound similar.

What breeds are often named Poppy?

Labrador Retrievers, Poodles and Chihuahuas are the breeds most often called Poppy.