Total births
271
Girls' name · since 1984
Daysy
Daysy has 271 recorded births since 1984 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1996 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 271
- total births
- 1984–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
Daysy sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 271 recorded since 1984.
Daysy has 271 recorded births among girls since 1984, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 2011.
- 271 total births
- 1984–2011 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
271 girls have been named Daysy since 1984, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2011.
- 271
- total births
- 1984–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Daysy was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
20 babies were named Daysy in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Daysy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Daysy splits its recorded history at 1999: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1988 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1996 peak of 20 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Daysy at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1984
Daysy popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2011
- Peak year (1996)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Daysy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Daysy's strongest decade.
132 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Daysy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 18
1980s
18 births
- 1990s
1990s
132 births
- 2000s
2000s
107 births
- 2010s 14
2010s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 132 births (49% of all-time use).
Daysy by state
Where Daysy concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 69 | 25.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.8% |
California share of Daysy's total US births 25.5%
Even split
69 of 271 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Daysy? ▼
Since 1984, Social Security records show 271 babies named Daysy. The most recent recorded year was 2011. Its busiest year on record was 1996, with 20 births.
When was Daysy most popular? ▼
Daysy was most popular in the 1990s decade with 132 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Daysy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Daysy are California (69 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Daysy been used? ▼
Daysy has been recorded in Social Security data since 1984, spanning 28 years of data through 2011.
What names are similar to Daysy? ▼
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 Daysy's data
- Daysy's decade-level peak was the 1990s (132 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Daysys (69 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 Daysy
Nearby Names Like Daysy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Daysy
Dayana Girl
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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 Daysy side by side: Daysy vs Dayana Daysy vs Dayna Daysy vs Dayanara
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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, 1984–2011 (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. "Daysy: Baby Name Since 1984 - 271 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/daysy. 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 Daysy 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.