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).

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