Pansy

Pansy is a girl's name of French origin meaning “thought.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2013.

Pansy at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
French
Meaning
“thought”

About the name Pansy

Pansy belongs to the French tradition. Its meaning — “thought” — is the sense carried by its French roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Pansy first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #289 in 1887, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 10,953 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Pansy in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#289 in 1887
Peak year
1916
Total since 1880
10,953

Pansy in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2013
Best rank
#5742 in 2013
Babies named Pansy in 2013
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Pansy mean?

Pansy means “thought” in its French roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Pansy a boy or girl name?

Pansy is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2013.

What origin is the name Pansy?

Pansy comes from the French tradition.

How popular is the name Pansy?

Pansy first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #289 in 1887, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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