How Many People Are Named Missy?

5,755

people in the United States are named Missy

1 in 58,210 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#3822

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0017%

Of US population

Peak Year

1967

303 births

Trend

→

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: MIS-ee
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Diminutive of MELISSA. This is also a slang term meaning "young woman".

Related & Similar Names

MelissaMelittaMelisaLissaMalindaMelMelanthaMelinaMelindaMissieMélissaMelikaMelisMindyMeliton

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
100.0%
Male
0.0%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 51.6 years old

Young (<30) 463
8%
Adult (30–60) 3,833
66.6%
Senior (>60) 1,459
25.4%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1943 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 511
Ohio 381
California 309
Illinois 201
Tennessee 198
Missouri 167
Kentucky 166
Indiana 152
Pennsylvania 152
Florida 134

💡 Fun Facts About "Missy"

  • 19 babies were named Missy in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1967
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1943
  • Most popular in Texas

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