Declining since 2004, #4,067 for girls today.
Popularity of Deisy since 1972
Babies named Deisy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 322 |
| 1990s | 798 |
| 2000s | 1,174 |
| 2010s | 538 |
| 2020s | 265 |
Meaning & origin
Deisy is a phonetic variant of Daisy that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1972. Its highest popularity came in 2003, when it reached its peak rank, though it has been in steady decline since 2004. The name has been most common in California, reflecting influences from Spanish-speaking communities where the spelling Deisy is more intuitive than the traditional Daisy. As of 2025, roughly 1 in 45,922 newborn girls receives this name, placing it well outside the top 1,000. The trajectory shows a clear pattern of falling usage, which aligns with broader trends of 'flower names' that had a resurgence in the late 20th century before becoming less fashionable. Nevertheless, Deisy remains a straightforward, cheerful choice that connects to the natural world.
Deisy is a variant spelling of Daisy, which is a diminutive of the Old English dæges ēage, meaning 'day's eye,' describing how the daisy flower opens its petals at dawn and closes at dusk. The name Daisy has been used as a given name since the 19th century, often as a nickname for Margaret, but gaining independent popularity. Deisy is a phonetic spelling that emerged in the late 20th century, particularly in communities where Spanish is spoken.
Where Deisy is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Deisy
Names that share Deisy's style, for a brother or sister.
