Daisy
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Day's Eye; Flower
Background: The name Daisy originates from the Old English word 'dægeseage,' meaning 'day's eye,' referring to the flower that opens during the day. This term was influenced by the Latin word 'bellis' and the Old French 'marguerite,' both signifying a flower, further linking it to the concept of a blooming plant.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#257
Total births
156,125
Most popular decade
2020s
(35,478 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+104 ranks)
Years in Top 100
30
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.4% male
99.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #909
- Peak year
- 1988
- Peak year births
- 25
- Peak rank
- #2,367
- Most recent year
- 2022
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #10,860
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 564
- First year rank
- #48
- Peak year
- 2024
- Peak year births
- 3,091
- Peak rank
- #76
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 3,091
- Recent rank
- #76
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).