Daisy Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Daisy means 'day's eye' and symbolizes innocence and new beginnings.
Meaning of the Name Daisy
Daisy is derived from the Old English word 'daegeseage', which means 'day's eye'. This name refers to the flower's habit of opening during the daytime and closing at night. Daisy is a symbol of innocence and purity. It also represents new beginnings and fresh starts. The name Daisy gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Popularity of the Name Daisy
The popularity for the name Daisy peaked in popularity in the year 1996 with 2,514 births, which ranked number 264 out of 24,306 unique names for that year. Daisy had the most female births in 1996 with 2,514, which ranked number 124 out of 15,892 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1988 with 25, which ranked number 2,367 out of 8,492 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Daisy has increased sharply over the last ten years from 1,783 births to 2,313 births, an increase of 29.73%. Among females, Daisy has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 1,783 births to 2,307 births, an increase of 29.39%.
Nationwide Popularity of Daisy
- 20 Year Trend of Daisy: -6.13%
- 10 Year Trend of Daisy: 29.73%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Daisy: 29.39%
Popularity of Daisy by State
Among females, Daisy was most popular in Western states with 592 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 335 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Daisy. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 76 |
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 176 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 93 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 70 | 73 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 335 | 90 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 44 | 114 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 102 |
| DC | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 147 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 111 | 159 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 75 | 128 |
| HI | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 142 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 131 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 73 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 72 | 135 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 54 | 115 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 35 | 70 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 31 | 138 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 191 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 315 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 35 | 153 |
| ME | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 134 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 64 | 128 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 34 | 157 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 54 | 99 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 94 |
| MT | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 156 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 87 | 106 |
| ND | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 99 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 89 |
| NH | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 163 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 38 | 221 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 155 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 65 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 91 | 183 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 77 | 132 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 34 | 96 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 40 | 73 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 72 | 149 |
| RI | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 126 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 152 |
| SD | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 163 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 54 | 130 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 251 | 119 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 47 | 85 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 50 | 158 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 53 | 115 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 36 | 146 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 130 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Daisy
- Total Births of Daisy: 2374 (2.64%)
- Female Births of Daisy: 2367 (2.61%)
Given the upward trend of Daisy over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.64% increase in total births, for a total of 2,374 births in 2024. For Females, births for Daisy have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 2,367 female births in 2024, an increase of 2.61%.