Holding steady.
Popularity of Missi since 1957
Babies named Missi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 122 |
| 1970s | 68 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Missi is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1957. It saw its peak usage in 1967, during the 1960s, a decade when diminutive and nickname-style names were trendy. Despite never breaking into the top 1,000, its trajectory has been stable after a gradual decline from the late 1960s onward. The name's origins are tied to the English nickname tradition, often used as a short form for Melissa or simply as an endearing term. Its simple, cheerful sound fits well with other similar nickname-based names from its era.
Missi is a modern diminutive form, likely derived from Melissa (Greek for 'honeybee') or a respelling of Missy, a nickname often used affectionately for girls. It emerged in the mid-20th century as a standalone given name, gaining modest popularity in the United States during the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Missy, Misi
Sibling names for Missi
Names that share Missi's style, for a brother or sister.
