Total births
2,520
Girls' name · since 1880
Daisey
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 2,520 babies named Daisey, peaking in 2000. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7255
- among girls today
- 2,520
- born since 1880
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Daisey is the #7255 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 2,520 recorded since 1880.
Social Security Administration records show Daisey recorded 2,520 times among girls since 1880, holding rank #7255 nationally today, ahead of 59% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2025.
- #7255 among girls today
- 2,520 born since 1880
- 2000s peak decade
- 59% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Daisey is currently the #7255 girls' name in America, more common than 59% of girls - 2,520 born since 1880, peaking in the 2000s.
- #7255
- among girls today
- 2,520
- born since 1880
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other girls
Daisey vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7255
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 59% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
14% of everyone ever named Daisey was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
55 babies were named Daisey in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
How Daisey compares
2,520 Top 19% higher than 81% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Daisey's all-time total is 7x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Daisey | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,520 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 55 | 48 | 19,840 |
Daisey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Daisey splits its recorded history at 1954: 59% of all births land in the more recent half, 41% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1882 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2000 peak of 55 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Daisey at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2000
Current rank
#7,255
Active since
1880
Daisey popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2025
- Peak year (2000)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 146 years of records
Daisey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Daisey's strongest decade.
354 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 14% of all-time use.
Daisey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 66
1880s
66 births
- 1890s 91
1890s
91 births
- 1900s 123
1900s
123 births
- 1910s
1910s
190 births
- 1920s
1920s
208 births
- 1930s
1930s
161 births
- 1940s 133
1940s
133 births
- 1950s 138
1950s
138 births
- 1960s 118
1960s
118 births
- 1970s 83
1970s
83 births
- 1980s
1980s
191 births
- 1990s
1990s
334 births
- 2000s
2000s
354 births
- 2010s
2010s
220 births
- 2020s 110
2020s
110 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 354 births (14% of all-time use).
How Daisey compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Daisey's total volume
Daisey vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Daisey by state
Where Daisey concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 224 | 8.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 83 | 3.3% |
| #3 | South Carolina | | 20 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 12 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 6 | 0.2% |
| #6 | Maryland | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #7 | New York | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.2% |
California share of Daisey's total US births 8.9%
Even split
224 of 2,520 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Daisey? ▼
2,520 babies have been named Daisey since 1880. It currently ranks #7255 among girls. The peak year was 2000 with 55 births.
When was Daisey most popular? ▼
Daisey was most popular in the 2000s decade with 354 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Daisey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Daisey are California (224 births), Texas (83 births), South Carolina (20 births).
How long has the name Daisey been used? ▼
Records for Daisey go back to 1880, giving 146 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Daisey? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Daisy, Daisha, Daija, Daina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Daisey's data
- Daisey's decade-level peak was the 2000s (354 total births); usage has since declined to 110 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Daiseys (224 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Daisey
Nearby Names Like Daisey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Daisey
Daisy Girl
#76 158,723 births
Daisha Girl
#4593 4,696 births
Daija Girl
#9787 3,065 births
Daina Girl
#8492 2,522 births
Daijah Girl
#12603 2,327 births
Compare Daisey side by side: Daisey vs Daisy Daisey vs Daisha Daisey vs Daija
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Daisey
Dessa #7254
1,817 births · Peak 2001
Ocie #7256
4,132 births · Peak 1916
Mellie #7253
2,203 births · Peak 1895
Evaline #7257
1,708 births · Peak 1916
Zula #7252
4,450 births · Peak 1922
Freddie #7258
10,328 births · Peak 1942
Nona #7251
16,708 births · Peak 1950
Gracia #7259
1,952 births · Peak 2003
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1880–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Daisey: #7255 Girls' Name - 2,520 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/daisey. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Daisey draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.