Misty
Peaked at #40 nationally in 1977, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1944, Misty has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Misty — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#40
in 1977
Current rank
#4084
in 2024
Years tracked
80
1944–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1944, Misty reached its peak popularity for girls in 1977, ranking #40 nationally with 6,315 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2729 (2014) to #4084 (2024) — a 33% drop.
As of 2024, Misty ranks #4084 nationally for girls, with 36 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,084 | 36 |
| 2023 | #5,212 | 25 |
| 2022 | #5,579 | 23 |
| 2021 | #4,387 | 32 |
| 2020 | #3,888 | 37 |
| 2019 | #4,128 | 35 |
| 2018 | #4,122 | 35 |
| 2017 | #3,819 | 40 |
Misty — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1981
in 1979
Last ranked
#6034
in 1989
Years tracked
18
1971–1989
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1971, Misty reached its peak popularity for boys in 1979, ranking #1981 nationally with 27 babies given the name that year.
Misty hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1989, when it stood at #6034.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | #6,034 | 8 |
| 1987 | #5,289 | 8 |
| 1986 | #6,464 | 6 |
| 1985 | #4,569 | 9 |
| 1984 | #3,221 | 14 |
| 1983 | #3,787 | 11 |
| 1982 | #4,132 | 10 |
| 1981 | #3,160 | 14 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Misty most popular?
Misty was most popular in 1977, when it ranked #40 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Misty becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Misty?
At least 84,856 babies have been recorded with the name Misty in the US since 1944, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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