Daisy Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Daisy is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Daisy?
Daisy is spelled D-A-I-S-Y. The name has 5 letters.
Daisy at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- The name derives from the English word for the daisy flower, which in turn comes from the Old English word “dæges ēage,” meaning “day's eye.”
- Origin
- The name Daisy is commonly associated with the English word for the flower and has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries.
- Pronunciation
- DAY-zee · 2 syllables
Daisy Popularity in 2025
Rank#75
Recorded Births3,206
- Girls usage rose 1 place to #75 and recorded 104 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Daisy Mean?
The name derives from the English word for the daisy flower, which in turn comes from the Old English word “dæges ēage,” meaning “day's eye.”
Origin: The name Daisy is commonly associated with the English word for the flower and has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries.
How Do You Pronounce Daisy?
PronunciationDAY-zee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Daisy?
- History
- Daisy has been used as a feminine given name since at least the 19th century, coinciding with the Victorian era's interest in floral names.
Daisy Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 3,206 | #75 |
| 2024 | Girls | 3,102 | #76 |
| 2023 | Girls | 2,426 | #110 |
| 2022 | Girls | 2,325 | #124 |
| 2022 | Boys | 6 | #10,863 |
| 2021 | Girls | 2,087 | #134 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,896 | #143 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,742 | #164 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,718 | #169 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,796 | #170 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,732 | #189 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,772 | #183 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,791 | #180 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,633 | #198 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,784 | #174 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,896 | #167 |
| 2010 | Girls | 2,020 | #151 |
| 2010 | Boys | 6 | #10,766 |
| 2009 | Girls | 2,074 | #153 |
| 2008 | Girls | 2,075 | #161 |
| 2008 | Boys | 5 | #12,553 |
| 2007 | Girls | 2,159 | #167 |
| 2006 | Girls | 2,300 | #149 |
| 2005 | Girls | 2,323 | #150 |
When Was Daisy Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
3,206 recorded births
National rank #75
2024 · Girls
3,102 recorded births
National rank #76
1996 · Girls
2,514 recorded births
National rank #124
1999 · Girls
2,470 recorded births
National rank #133
Where Daisy Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| UT | #28 | 93 |
| ID | #38 | 36 |
| OR | #42 | 54 |
| ME | #45 | 17 |
| WA | #48 | 104 |
| MO | #50 | 81 |
| NM | #52 | 20 |
| MI | #54 | 112 |