Pansy Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Pansy originates from Latin, meaning 'thought', and evolved through Old French to English. It is associated with the flower that symbolizes remembrance. The name is not found in biblical texts and gained popularity in the 19th century. Today, it is considered somewhat old-fashioned, connected to beauty and delicacy. Notable figures include Pansy Wong and Pansy Ho.
The name Pansy is most popular in West Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Pansy has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Pansy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 406th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 541st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1158th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3006th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11400th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 30690th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 28476th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Pansy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Pansy"
Pronunciation
/ˈpænzi/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name 'Pansy' comes from the French word 'pensée', which means 'thought'. It was named after the flower, which was associated with remembrance.
Meaning
thought
Language Evolution
Late Latin: 'pensare', Old French: 'pensée', English: 'Pansy'
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as the flower became a symbol of remembrance and thoughtfulness.
Variants & Derivatives
Pansie, Pansy Mae
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Pansy is seen as somewhat old-fashioned, often associated with the flower and its connotations of beauty and delicate thoughts.
Famous People
Pansy Wong, a New Zealand politician, Pansy Ho, a Hong Kong businesswoman
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Pansy"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Pansy"
"Pansy" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 406th of 9107 | 4,847 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 541st of 9204 | 3,017 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1158th of 12526 | 1,500 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3006th of 19264 | 373 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11400th of 27321 | 75 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 30690th of 35406 | 10 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 28476th of 30306 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Pansy" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Pansy" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
29.24% 414th/1416 |
56.13% 774th/1379 |
13.52% 320th/2366 |
66.64% 761st/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
38.42% 594th/1546 |
95.76% 1490th/1556 |
16.19% 381st/2353 |
81.06% 1254th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
77.37% 1723rd/2227 |
85.51% 2078th/2430 |
27.06% 772nd/2853 |
92.90% 2578th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
88.63% 3118th/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Pansy"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Pansy" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.