How Many People Are Named Misty?
84,856
people in the United States are named Misty
1 in 3,947 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#771
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0253%
Of US population
Peak Year
1977
6,333 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
MIS-tee
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
From the English word misty, ultimately derived from Old English. The jazz song 'Misty' (1954) by Erroll Garner may have helped popularize the name.
Related & Similar Names
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 44.5 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1944 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
11,092
California
6,203
Ohio
4,462
Tennessee
4,317
North Carolina
3,177
Indiana
3,154
Oklahoma
3,073
Georgia
3,057
Kentucky
3,055
Alabama
2,815
💡 Fun Facts About "Misty"
- 36 babies were named Misty in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1977
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1944
- Most popular in Texas
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