Holding steady.
Popularity of Mistie since 1960
Babies named Mistie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 225 |
| 1970s | 1,096 |
| 1980s | 675 |
| 1990s | 202 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mistie is a spelling variant of Misty that saw its greatest use in the 1970s, peaking in 1975. Although it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names, it was a strong presence during that decade, reflecting the trend of phonetic spellings of word names. The trajectory from 2025 indicates stability, with just a handful of annual births. The name is almost exclusively given to girls and has not expanded in gender use. While not currently popular, Mistie retains a nostalgic appeal tied to mid-century American naming patterns.
Mistie is a variant spelling of Misty, which emerged in mid-20th-century America as a given name. It is derived from the English word 'misty,' meaning covered in mist or fog, and was popularized by the 1971 film 'Play Misty for Me' and the 1973 song 'Misty' by Johnny Mathis. The spelling with 'ie' became more common in the 1970s alongside other names like Kristie and Brandie.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Missy, Misty
Sibling names for Mistie
Names that share Mistie's style, for a brother or sister.
