All about the name POE

Meaning, origin, history.

Poe is derived from Old English, meaning 'peacock'. It was originally an occupational surname for a peacock keeper or seller. The name has been popularized by the renowned American writer Edgar Allan Poe, who used it as his pen name.

Popularity of the name POE since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"Poe has seen a surge in popularity as a baby name in recent years, with 5 babies named Poe in 2014, followed by a peak of 6 babies each year from 2019 to 2023, resulting in a total of 23 little Poes."