Posey

At a Glance: Name: Posey – Gender: used for both boys and girls

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Posey shows up in U.S. birth records going back to 1888. You may have heard it explained as a variation on 'posy,' meaning a small bouquet of flowers, but that link hasn't been confirmed in dictionary sources — so there's no meaning to point to here. If you're considering Posey, it's one to choose for its sound rather than a specific meaning.

Meaning & Origin of Posey

A common claim: Posey is commonly linked to 'posy,' meaning a small bouquet of flowers. Actually: There's no reliable evidence linking Posey, as a given name, to 'posy' or a bouquet of flowers.

Popularity of Posey

Posey's best showing was in 1889, when it ranked #953 with 6 babies given the name; by 2024 it had slipped to #3549, with 44 babies named Posey that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1888–2024.

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Names With a Similar Story

Derived from shared style, era, and origin data (or, for names we have no style data for, a similar Social Security popularity trajectory) — not a hand-picked list.

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FAQ

What does the name Posey mean?

Posey is commonly linked to ‘posy,’ meaning a small bouquet of flowers. There’s no reliable evidence linking Posey, as a given name, to ‘posy’ or a bouquet of flowers.

Is Posey a popular name right now?

Posey peaked at #953 in 1889 and is ranked #3549 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1888–2024.)

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