Daisy
Daisy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛdeΙͺzi/
Meaning and origin of Daisy
- A female given name from English.
Etymology
From the flower daisy, one of the flower names dating from the 19th century. Also a nickname for Margaret, since Marguerite and Margarita are identical with the French and Spanish word for "daisy".
How popular is Daisy?
Since 1880, 158,723 girls and 632 boys in the U.S. have been named Daisy (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #48 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #762 in 1888. In 2025 it ranked #75 for girls, with 3,206 babies given the name.
Names similar to Daisy
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Sibling name ideas for Daisy
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Daisy FAQ
What does the name Daisy mean?
A female given name from English. From the flower daisy, one of the flower names dating from the 19th century. Also a nickname for Margaret, since Marguerite and Margarita are identical with the French and Spanish word for "daisy".
What is the origin of the name Daisy?
Daisy is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Daisy?
Since 1880, 158,723 girls and 632 boys in the U.S. have been named Daisy (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #48 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #762 in 1888. In 2025 it ranked #75 for girls, with 3,206 babies given the name.
Is Daisy a boy or girl name?
Daisy is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 158,723 girls and 632 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.