Holding steady.
Popularity of Mistee since 1964
Babies named Mistee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 29 |
| 1970s | 134 |
| 1980s | 69 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mistee is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1964. Its peak year of usage was 1974, after which its popularity declined and has since remained stable at very low levels. The name has never ranked in the top 1,000, reflecting its niche appeal. It is most likely a respelling of Misty, a nature-inspired name that enjoyed modest fashion in the 1970s. Mistee has not been recorded in any particular state concentration, and no top states are associated with it. As of 2025, its trajectory remains stable, suggesting it continues to be used but infrequently.
Mistee is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1964. It is likely a respelling of Misty, which itself derives from the English word 'misty', meaning 'covered with mist' or 'vaporous'. The name gained modest use in the 1970s, peaking in 1974, but has remained rare overall.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Misty, Mist
Sibling names for Mistee
Names that share Mistee's style, for a brother or sister.
