Girl · #5,243 in 2026

Pansie

The garden pansy is a type of polychromatic large-flowered hybrid plant cultivated as a garden flower. It is derived by hybridization from several species in the section Melanium of the genus Viola, particularly V. tricolor, a wildflower of Europe and western Asia known as heartsease. It is sometimes known as V. tricolor var. hortensis, but this scientific name is suspect. While V. tricolor var.

Current Rank
#5,243
Peak Rank
#3,024 (1918)
Total Babies
78
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1906
First Year
1948
Last Year
1918
Peak Year
#3024
Peak Rank
78
Total Count
12
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Pansie

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The garden pansy is a type of polychromatic large-flowered hybrid plant cultivated as a garden flower. It is derived by hybridization from several species in the section Melanium of the genus Viola, particularly V. tricolor, a wildflower of Europe and western Asia known as heartsease. It is sometimes known as V. tricolor var. hortensis, but this scientific name is suspect. While V. tricolor var.

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Etymology
The name "pansy" is derived from the French word pensée , "thought", and was imported into Late Middle English as a name of Viola in the mid-15th century, as the flower was regarded as a symbol of remembrance. The name "love in idleness" implied the image of a lover who has little or no other employment than to think of his beloved. The name "heart's-ease" came from St. Euphrasia , whose name in Greek signifies cheerfulness of mind. The woman, who refused marriage and took the veil, was considered a pattern of humility, hence the name "humble violet". In Scandinavia, Scotland, and Germany, the

The Story of Pansie

Pansie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1906, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1918, when 10 Pansies were born — ranking #3,024 that year. As of 2026, Pansie ranks #5,243 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 78 Pansies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Pansie

Phonetically similar names — useful when Pansie is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Pansy
  • Panzi
  • Ponzi
  • Panza
  • Pans
  • Panty
  • Pantie
  • Pansies
  • Panzer
  • Panny
  • Pensi
  • Pouncey

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pansie

What does the name Pansie mean?
The garden pansy is a type of polychromatic large-flowered hybrid plant cultivated as a garden flower. It is derived by hybridization from several species in the section Melanium of the genus Viola, particularly V. tricolor, a wildflower of Europe and western Asia known as heartsease. It is sometimes known as V. tricolor var. hortensis, but this scientific name is suspect. While V. tricolor var.
How popular is Pansie in 2026?
In 2026, Pansie ranks #5,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Pansie most popular?
Pansie reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking #3,024 that year with 10 babies given the name.
Is Pansie a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Pansie is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Pansie?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Pansie include Tinie, Lillar, Burlie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Pansie

Pansie is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1906 and has accumulated 78 births in the dataset. Pansie's peak popularity came in 1918 when it ranked #3,024. Use the chart and map above to compare Pansie's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.