Posey
Every Posey since 1888 — 995 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Posey
Posey is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,441 in 2025 with 45 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1888, 995 American babies have been named Posey — about 60% girls and 40% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 54 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Posey stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Posey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45 | #3,441 | — | — |
| 2024 | 48 | #3,323 | — | — |
| 2023 | 48 | #3,371 | — | — |
| 2022 | 54 | #3,066 | — | — |
| 2021 | 51 | #3,202 | — | — |
| 2020 | 48 | #3,267 | — | — |
| 2019 | 31 | #4,516 | — | — |
| 2018 | 32 | #4,432 | — | — |
| 2017 | 32 | #4,462 | — | — |
| 2016 | 37 | #4,066 | — | — |
| 2015 | 41 | #3,748 | — | — |
| 2014 | 31 | #4,629 | — | — |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,277 | — | — |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,384 | — | — |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,934 | — | — |
| 2010 | 9 | #12,033 | — | — |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,845 | — | — |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,944 | — | — |
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| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | 7 | #3,251 |
| 1945 | — | — | 12 | #2,102 |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | 8 | #2,891 |
| 1930 | — | — | 10 | #2,745 |
| 1925 | — | — | 7 | #3,658 |
| 1920 | — | — | 17 | #2,033 |
| 1915 | — | — | 12 | #2,273 |
| 1910 | — | — | 7 | #1,397 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Posey in 2025?
Posey ranked #3,441 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 45 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Posey?
995 babies have been named Posey in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Posey most popular?
Posey peaked in 2022, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Posey a boy or girl name?
Posey is used for both: about 60% of babies named Posey have been girls and 40% boys.
Is the name Posey rising or falling?
Posey is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.