Pansy
Pansy is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Thought; pansy flower.
Origin and history
Pansy is an English botanical name derived from the Old French word 'pensée', meaning 'thought'. It was part of the late 19th-century Victorian trend of giving girls flower names. While popular in the early 20th century in the United States, its usage has declined significantly in modern times.
Popularity in the United States
10,953 babies in the United States have been named Pansy since 1880. It ranks #1553 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (18 %)
- TX (9.8 %)
- MO (9.2 %)
- WV (7.1 %)
- TN (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 316 |
| 1890-1900 | 719 |
| 1900-1910 | 968 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,045 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,361 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,896 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,069 |
| 1950-1960 | 813 |
| 1960-1970 | 474 |
| 1970-1980 | 196 |
| 1980-1990 | 61 |
| 1990-2000 | 29 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Pansy
- Pansy Parkinson: Fictional character
Fun facts
- The flower's name comes from the Old French word 'pensée' (thought), which was linked to the flower because its drooping bloom resembles a person in deep contemplation.
- Pansy gained widespread adoption as a given name during the late 19th-century boom in floral names in the English-speaking world.