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Misty

Recorded 1944–2025 · United States

Misty was most popular in 1977, when 6,333 American babies were given the name — ranking #93 that year. In 2025 it ranked #7,111, with 35 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 84,891 people named Misty.

Most popular in1977
Rank that year#93
Births that year6,333
Total since 188084,891

Misty over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Misty’s peak in 1977. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org