Poem

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Pronounced PO-em /ˈpoʊ.əm/Medium

Meaning: The English word poem, 'a work of verse; a lyrical composition,' used as a given name in the word-name style. Artful and unexpected.Low

In 30 seconds: An artful word-name: Poem means just that - a work of verse (said 'PO-em'). Lyrical and unexpected.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningThe English word poem, 'a work of verse; a lyrical composition,' used as a given name in the word-name style. Artful and unexpected.

U.S. rank (2025)#12874 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 42

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Poem takes the everyday word for 'a lyrical composition' and turns it into a given name. It reads creative and modern, in the vein of Story and Lyric - very rare in the U.S. (said 'PO-em').

It appears only very rarely in U.S. data. Rare, artful, and lyrical.

Did you know? Poem is the English word for 'a work of verse' used straight as a name - part of the word-name trend, artful and a little unexpected (said 'PO-em').

Overall data confidence 44%

References - Poem — English word-name; 'a work of verse'

Variations

PoemePoemaPoe

Nicknames

PoeEmmy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Poem mean?

Poem is the English word for 'a work of verse; a lyrical composition,' used as a given name.

How do you pronounce Poem?

It's said PO-em /ˈpoʊ.əm/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Poem a boy or girl name?

Poem is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Poem?

Poem is a very rare name in the U.S.