Total births
1,535
Girls' name · since 1970
Daysi
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 1,535 babies named Daysi, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5857
- among girls today
- 1,535
- born since 1970
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other girls
Daysi currently ranks #5857 among girls' names in America, with 1,535 babies recorded since 1970.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Daysi has been recorded 1,535 times among girls since 1970, currently ranked #5857 nationally and more common than 67% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2025.
- #5857 among girls today
- 1,535 born since 1970
- 2000s peak decade
- 67% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Daysi is currently the #5857 girls' name in America, more common than 67% of girls - 1,535 born since 1970, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5857
- among girls today
- 1,535
- born since 1970
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other girls
Daysi vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5857
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 67% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Daysi was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
63 babies were named Daysi in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
How Daysi compares
1,535 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
Daysi's all-time total is 4x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Daysi | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,535 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 63 | 48 | 19,840 |
Daysi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Daysi's SSA record in two at 2002 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1970, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1996 peak of 63, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Daysi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1996
Current rank
#5,857
Active since
1970
Daysi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2025
- Peak year (1996)
- 63
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Daysi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Daysi's strongest decade.
488 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Daysi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 15
1970s
15 births
- 1980s 140
1980s
140 births
- 1990s
1990s
447 births
- 2000s
2000s
488 births
- 2010s
2010s
292 births
- 2020s 153
2020s
153 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 488 births (32% of all-time use).
How Daysi 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 Daysi's total volume
Daysi vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Daysi by state
Where Daysi concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 492 | 32.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 193 | 12.6% |
| #3 | New York | | 54 | 3.5% |
| #4 | Florida | | 26 | 1.7% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #6 | Nevada | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Daysi's total US births 32.1%
Even split
492 of 1,535 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Daysi? ▼
Daysi has been given to 1,535 babies in the U.S. since 1970, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #5857 as of the latest data. 63 babies were born in 1996, its single highest year.
When was Daysi most popular? ▼
Daysi was most popular in the 2000s decade with 488 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Daysi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Daysi are California (492 births), Texas (193 births), New York (54 births).
How long has the name Daysi been used? ▼
Daysi has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 56 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Daysi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dayana, Dayna, Dayanara, Dayanna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Daysi's data
- Daysi's decade-level peak was the 2000s (488 total births); usage has since declined to 153 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Daysis (492 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 Daysi
Nearby Names Like Daysi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Daysi
Dayana Girl
#497 15,598 births
Dayna Girl
#6001 14,460 births
Dayanara Girl
#3422 6,568 births
Dayanna Girl
#1806 3,916 births
Daysha Girl
#3846 2,660 births
Compare Daysi side by side: Daysi vs Dayana Daysi vs Dayna Daysi vs Dayanara
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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, 1970–2025 (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. "Daysi: #5857 Girls' Name - 1,535 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/daysi. 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 Daysi 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.