A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Daisy since 1880
Babies named Daisy per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2025, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Daisy's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6,054 |
| 1890s | 6,249 |
| 1900s | 7,687 |
| 1910s | 12,475 |
| 1920s | 13,658 |
| 1930s | 9,063 |
| 1940s | 6,934 |
| 1950s | 5,099 |
| 1960s | 3,538 |
| 1970s | 3,083 |
| 1980s | 9,159 |
| 1990s | 19,991 |
| 2000s | 22,807 |
| 2010s | 17,884 |
| 2020s | 15,042 |
Meaning & origin
Daisy is a floral name with a long history in English-speaking countries, first recorded in U.S. data in 1880 when it peaked at rank 75. After declining in the mid-20th century, it has been rising again since 1986 and currently sits at rank 75 again in 2025, with about 1 in 501 girls receiving the name. It is most popular in Maine, Utah, and Vermont. The name's revival reflects a broader trend toward nature-inspired names, and its cheerful sound keeps it a enduring favorite.
Daisy comes from the Old English dæges eage, meaning 'day's eye,' referring to the way the flower opens its petals at dawn and closes at dusk. As a given name, it emerged in the 19th century alongside other flower names, gaining steady popularity in English-speaking countries.
Where Daisy is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Daisy” around the world
Where Daisy lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Ireland
#43
in 2025
New Zealand
#35
in 2025
Quebec
14
babies in 2025
Australia (NSW)
#25
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec) · NSW Registry of BDM (Australia (NSW)).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dai, Dee, Daze, Daisy Mae
Sibling names for Daisy
Names that share Daisy's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Lily, Rose, Ivy, Violet, Hazel, Flora, Ginger, Jewel, Lilly, Minnie, Nellie, Viola, Winnie, Addie, Bambi, Birdie, Bonny, Camellia, Cherry, Dotty, Easter, Goldie, Hollie, Kandy, Kitty, Maida, Nelly, Pansy, Polly, Poppy, Rosy, Roxie, Sunny, Sunshine, Tessie, Azalee, Barbie, Bebe, Bee, Billi, Blossom, Buffy, Bunny, Cally, Camelia, Candie, Cherri, Cherrie, Collie, Crysta, Dede, Dimple, Dot, Fairy, Gardenia, Honey, Kittie, Kodie, Lili, Lilie, Maisy, Marigold, Mitzy, Pearly, Penney, Pinkie, Pippa, Rosey, Roxy, Sonnie, Sunnie, Teddie, Tilly, Tiny, Trixie, Zinnia, Brownie, Chanie, Cissy, Cookie, Cricket, Crissie, Curlie, Daisia, Daphene, Deanie, Dorrie, Fancy, Florie, Hollye, Jassmine, Jolly, Konnie, Lemmie, Lillis, Lilyrose, Maisey, Maysie, Meggie, Mintie, Mirtha, Nanie, Peaches, Pebbles, Pinkey, Pixie, Posey, Posie, Primrose, Rosebud, Rosette, Rosi, Rozelle, Rozena, Shelvy, Sissy, Sonni, Tacy, Tamsin, Tansy, Arbutus, Bambie, Blondie, Bonnye, Bryony, Daffney, Dally, Darthy, Didi, Dodi, Fleur, Frenchie, Hazell, Hyacinth, Jonquil, Lallie, Lauryl, Lilac, Lilymae, Ludy, Lulie, Lynnie, Maizey, Narcissus, Pinky, Poppi, Rosaland, Roselin, Roselinda, Rosene, Rudie, Tigerlily, Tulip, Yenny, Camy, Jasemine, Trixy, Azelea, Bassy, Bessy, Blossie, Boots, Chrysanthemum, Dacie, Dearie, Deicy, Delsy, Dulcey, Ezzie, Flower, Franny, Goldye, Ketty, Lillymae, Lillyrose, Lulabelle, Lyly, Maidie, Marny, Mimie, Minie, Patches, Peachie, Peony, Pippin, Poppie, Posy, Recie, Rosamae, Rosmary, Rubyrose, Sady, Sugar, Sunflower, Sunshyne, Taffie, Tressy, Zeffie
Brothers: Finn, Jack, Oliver, Leo, Mason, Ollie, Artie, Barney, Berry, Bud, Buddy, Buster, Butch, Darl, Desi, Garfield, Huey, Lanny, Lenny, Mickey, Monty, Nicky, Robie, Rusty, Sonny, Buck, Danyel, Doc, Earnie, Laddie, Odie, Reno, Telly, Woody, Albie, Alfie, Dade, Hobie, Linford, Opie, Polo, Rockey, Ruddy, Bynum, Dewight, Geddy, Samwise, Trampus, Tyke, Bilbo, Brookes, Curly, Dandy, Donney, Dover, Gatsby, Hoss, Jery, Lakeland, Skeeter, Smokey, Warnie
Names like Daisy
Names whose popularity has moved with Daisy's over the last 50 years.
