Misty
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Mist; Foggy
Background: The name Misty originates from the English word 'mist,' which refers to a fine spray or light fog. This term captures the ethereal and soft qualities associated with misty weather, highlighting the name's connection to atmospheric conditions.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#419
Total births
84,856
Most popular decade
1970s
(127,536 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-1,314 ranks)
Years in Top 100
12
First recorded year
1944
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1971
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #3,962
- Peak year
- 1979
- Peak year births
- 27
- Peak rank
- #1,943
- Most recent year
- 1989
- Recent year births
- 8
- Recent rank
- #5,615
Female
- First year
- 1944
- First year births
- 9
- First year rank
- #3,139
- Peak year
- 1977
- Peak year births
- 6,315
- Peak rank
- #40
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 36
- Recent rank
- #4,028
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).