Total births
143
Girls' name · since 1983
Daissy
Since 1983, U.S. Social Security records show 143 babies named Daissy, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 143
- total births
- 1983–2012
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
Daissy sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 143 recorded since 1983.
Daissy has 143 recorded births among girls since 1983, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 2012.
- 143 total births
- 1983–2012 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
143 girls have been named Daissy since 1983, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2012.
- 143
- total births
- 1983–2012
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Daissy was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
15 babies were named Daissy in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Daissy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Daissy splits its recorded history at 2001: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1992 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1990 peak of 15 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Daissy at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1983
Daissy popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2012
- Peak year (1990)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Daissy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Daissy's strongest decade.
73 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Daissy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
59 births
- 2000s
2000s
73 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 73 births (51% of all-time use).
Daissy by state
Where Daissy concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 17 | 11.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 15 | 10.5% |
California share of Daissy's total US births 11.9%
Even split
17 of 143 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Daissy? ▼
Since 1983, Social Security records show 143 babies named Daissy. The most recent recorded year was 2012. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 15 births.
When was Daissy most popular? ▼
Daissy was most popular in the 2000s decade with 73 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Daissy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Daissy are California (17 births), Texas (15 births).
How long has the name Daissy been used? ▼
Records for Daissy go back to 1983, giving 30 years of history through 2012.
What names are similar to Daissy? ▼
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 Daissy's data
- Daissy's decade-level peak was the 2000s (73 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Daissys (17 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 Daissy
Nearby Names Like Daissy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Daissy
Daisy Girl
#76 158,723 births
Daisha Girl
#4593 4,696 births
Daija Girl
#9787 3,065 births
Daina Girl
#8492 2,522 births
Daisey Girl
#7255 2,520 births
Compare Daissy side by side: Daissy vs Daisy Daissy vs Daisha Daissy vs Daija
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1983–2012 (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. "Daissy: Baby Name Since 1983 - 143 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/daissy. 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 Daissy 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 July 2026.