Total births
8,324
Girls' name · since 1952
Misti
Since 1952, U.S. Social Security records show 8,324 babies named Misti, peaking in 1975. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 8,324
- total births
- 1952–2016
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
8,324 girls have been named Misti since 1952, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Misti recorded 8,324 times among girls since 1952, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1952 to 2016.
- 8,324 total births
- 1952–2016 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
8,324 girls have been named Misti since 1952, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2016.
- 8,324
- total births
- 1952–2016
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Misti was born in this single decade.
1975
Single peak year
521 babies were named Misti in 1975 - its busiest year on record.
Misti's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Misti splits its recorded history at 1983: 24% of all births land in the more recent half, 76% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2016 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1975 peak of 521 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Misti at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1975
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1952
Misti popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1952–2016
- Peak year (1975)
- 521
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Misti by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Misti's strongest decade.
4,204 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Misti births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 34
1950s
34 births
- 1960s 914
1960s
914 births
- 1970s
1970s
4,204 births
- 1980s
1980s
2,471 births
- 1990s 576
1990s
576 births
- 2000s 112
2000s
112 births
- 2010s 13
2010s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 4,204 births (51% of all-time use).
How Misti 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 Misti's total volume
Misti vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Misti by state
Where Misti concentrates geographically, total births since 1952
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 1,582 | 19.0% |
| #2 | California | | 479 | 5.8% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 400 | 4.8% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 341 | 4.1% |
| #5 | Indiana | | 272 | 3.3% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 270 | 3.2% |
| #7 | Alabama | | 218 | 2.6% |
| #8 | Florida | | 198 | 2.4% |
Texas share of Misti's total US births 19.0%
Even split
1,582 of 8,324 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 38 reporting states.
Misti appears in 38 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Misti? ▼
Misti has been given to 8,324 babies in the U.S. since 1952, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2016. 521 babies were born in 1975, its single highest year.
When was Misti most popular? ▼
Misti was most popular in the 1970s decade with 4,204 total births. The single peak year was 1975.
Where is Misti most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Misti are Texas (1,582 births), California (479 births), Oklahoma (400 births).
How long has the name Misti been used? ▼
Misti has been recorded in Social Security data since 1952, spanning 65 years of data through 2016.
What names are similar to Misti? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Misty, Missy, Misha, Mistie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Misti's data
- Misti's decade-level peak was the 1970s (4,204 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Mistis (1,582 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Misti
Nearby Names Like Misti
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Misti
Misty Girl
#4050 84,654 births
Missy Girl
#6208 5,776 births
Misha Girl
#2255 4,255 births
Mistie Girl
2,240 births
Mischa Girl
#5837 1,693 births
Compare Misti side by side: Misti vs Misty Misti vs Missy Misti vs Misha
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Names with a similar number of total births
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Hellen #1637
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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, 1952–2016 (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. "Misti: Baby Name Since 1952 - 8,324 Births, Peak 1975." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/misti. 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 Misti 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.