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Peony

Girl name

Peony has been given to 111 babies in the U.S. since 1985. It peaked in 2020. In 2025, about 1 in 267,878 girls was named Peony.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

111

Peak year

2020 (11 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1985

10-year trend

▲ +20%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Peony — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Peony.

Sibling name ideas for Peony

Same era and popularity as Peony, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

FAQ

How popular is the name Peony?

Peony has been given to 111 babies in the U.S. since 1985. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Peony peak?

Peony peaked in 2020, when 11 babies were given the name.

Is Peony a girl or boy name?

Peony is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Peony are girls).

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