Pansy
Pansy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Pansy
Root meaning: “type of flower”
- A female given name.
Etymology
From pansy (“type of flower”).
How popular is Pansy?
Since 1880, 10,953 girls in the U.S. have been named Pansy. Its highest rank for girls was #289 in 1887. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Pansy FAQ
What does the name Pansy mean?
Pansy traces back to a root meaning "type of flower". A female given name. From pansy (“type of flower”).
How popular is the name Pansy?
Since 1880, 10,953 girls in the U.S. have been named Pansy. Its highest rank for girls was #289 in 1887. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Pansy a boy or girl name?
Pansy is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 10,953 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.