Misty
Female name · ↓ Falling
32,268
Total Births
1977
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1960
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Misty
Misty is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1970s with significant usage. Approximately 32,268 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1960s | 2,070 births |
| 1970s | 16,747 births |
| 1980s | 11,266 births |
| 1990s | 2,093 births |
| 2000s | 92 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Misty?
Misty has been given to 32,268 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1977 with 2,473 births that year.
Is Misty a boy or girl name?
Misty is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Misty most popular?
Misty was most popular in 1977, when 2,473 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Misty?
Misty first appeared in US records in 1960.