Misty
Misty: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Misty
- A female given name from English, reasonably popular in the 1970s and the 1980s.
- A diminutive of the female given name Melissa.
Etymology
From the adjective misty, but sometimes also (like Missy) used as a nickname for Melissa.
How popular is Misty?
Since 1880, 84,654 girls and 237 boys in the U.S. have been named Misty (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #40 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #1981 in 1979. In 2025, 35 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Misty
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Misty
Sister and brother names that share Misty's English roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Misty FAQ
What does the name Misty mean?
A female given name from English, reasonably popular in the 1970s and the 1980s. A diminutive of the female given name Melissa. From the adjective misty, but sometimes also (like Missy) used as a nickname for Melissa.
What is the origin of the name Misty?
Misty is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Misty?
Since 1880, 84,654 girls and 237 boys in the U.S. have been named Misty (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #40 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #1981 in 1979. In 2025, 35 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Misty a boy or girl name?
Misty is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 84,654 girls and 237 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.