Misty
Every Misty since 1944 — 84,891 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Misty
Misty is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,140 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1944, 84,891 American babies have been named Misty. Its peak came in 1977, when 6,333 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Misty stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Misty year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #4,140 | — | — |
| 2024 | 36 | #4,095 | — | — |
| 2023 | 25 | #5,215 | — | — |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,582 | — | — |
| 2021 | 32 | #4,387 | — | — |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,890 | — | — |
| 2019 | 35 | #4,131 | — | — |
| 2018 | 35 | #4,124 | — | — |
| 2017 | 40 | #3,822 | — | — |
| 2016 | 43 | #3,641 | — | — |
| 2015 | 52 | #3,202 | — | — |
| 2014 | 64 | #2,730 | — | — |
| 2013 | 40 | #3,829 | — | — |
| 2012 | 66 | #2,701 | — | — |
| 2011 | 77 | #2,409 | — | — |
| 2010 | 68 | #2,666 | — | — |
| 2009 | 103 | #2,012 | — | — |
| 2008 | 85 | #2,311 | — | — |
| 2007 | 93 | #2,159 | — | — |
| 2006 | 111 | #1,842 | — | — |
| 2005 | 136 | #1,522 | — | — |
| 2004 | 129 | #1,543 | — | — |
| 2003 | 164 | #1,278 | — | — |
| 2002 | 166 | #1,217 | — | — |
| 2001 | 199 | #1,071 | — | — |
| 2000 | 242 | #906 | — | — |
| 1995 | 412 | #562 | — | — |
| 1990 | 996 | #279 | — | — |
| 1985 | 2,413 | #121 | 9 | #4,569 |
| 1980 | 5,541 | #49 | 20 | #2,500 |
| 1975 | 5,552 | #47 | 16 | #2,605 |
| 1970 | 1,151 | #266 | — | — |
| 1965 | 492 | #422 | — | — |
| 1960 | 212 | #701 | — | — |
| 1955 | 33 | #1,869 | — | — |
| 1950 | 14 | #2,862 | — | — |
| 1945 | 5 | #5,036 | — | — |
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Famous people named Misty
- Misty Stone Pornographic actor · b. 1986
- Misty May-Treanor Volleyball player · b. 1977
- Misty Upham Actor · 1982–2014
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Misty in 2025?
Misty ranked #4,140 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Misty?
84,891 babies have been named Misty in the United States since 1944, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Misty most popular?
Misty peaked in 1977, when 6,333 newborns received the name.
Is Misty a boy or girl name?
Misty is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Misty rising or falling?
Misty is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Misty?
Well-known people named Misty include Misty Stone (pornographic actor), Misty May-Treanor (volleyball player), Misty Upham (actor).