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

Female
99.7%
Male
0.3%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 44.5 years old

Young (<30) 4,243
5%
Adult (30–60) 79,184
93.3%
Senior (>60) 1,429
1.7%

📈 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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