Misty
Misty is an English nature name derived from the word "mist," evoking imagery of soft fog and ethereal beauty. It gained popularity as a given name in the mid-20th century, associated with a dreamy, romantic quality.
Current Popularity
#4084 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Very easy to spell and pronounce
- •Peak popularity was in the 1970s-1980s, giving it a nostalgic retro feel
- •Strong association with nature and atmospheric imagery
- •May be perceived as informal or casual in some professional settings
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Famous People
Misty Copeland
Principal ballet dancer at American Ballet Theatre
Misty May-Treanor
Olympic gold medalist in beach volleyball
Misty Upham
Actress known for 'August: Osage County'
Misty Rowe
Actress from 'Hee Haw'
Statistics
84,619
Total births since 1880
1977
Peak year
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