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Poetry

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Pronounced POH-uh-tree /ˈpoʊ.ə.tri/High

Meaning: From the English word poetry — via the Greek poiesis, 'a making; a creation', hence 'verse; poetic expression'; a word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Poetry; verse: Poetry is a word-name. Lyrical, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word poetry — via the Greek poiesis, 'a making; a creation', hence 'verse; poetic expression'; a word-name; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#8283 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 201

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119992024

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

Poetry comes from the English word poetry — via the Greek poiesis, 'a making; a creation', hence 'verse; poetic expression'; a word-name (we note the word-name). A lyrical, modern name (said 'POH-uh-tree').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern word-name. Rare, poetry at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Poetry comes from the Greek poiesis, 'a making; a creation', hence 'verse' — a lyrical word-name (we note the word-name; said 'POH-uh-tree').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Poetry — word-name

Variations

Poetrie

Nicknames

Poe

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Poetry mean?

Poetry is an English word-name — 'poetry; verse' (from Greek poiesis, 'a making'). We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Poetry?

It's said POH-uh-tree /ˈpoʊ.ə.tri/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Poetry a boy or girl name?

Poetry is a girl's name.

How popular is Poetry?

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

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