Total births
711
Girls' name · since 1960
Mysti
Since 1960, U.S. Social Security records show 711 babies named Mysti, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 711
- total births
- 1960–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
Mysti sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 711 recorded since 1960.
Mysti has 711 recorded births among girls since 1960, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1980s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1960 to 2007.
- 711 total births
- 1960–2007 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
711 girls have been named Mysti since 1960, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2007.
- 711
- total births
- 1960–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Mysti was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
33 babies were named Mysti in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Mysti's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Mysti's full recorded timeline at 1985, 44% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 56% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1960, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1980 peak of 33 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Mysti at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1960
Mysti popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1960–2007
- Peak year (1980)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Mysti by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Mysti's strongest decade.
242 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Mysti births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 44
1960s
44 births
- 1970s
1970s
212 births
- 1980s
1980s
242 births
- 1990s
1990s
157 births
- 2000s 56
2000s
56 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 242 births (34% of all-time use).
How Mysti 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 Mysti's total volume
Mysti vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mysti by state
Where Mysti concentrates geographically, total births since 1960
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 46 | 6.5% |
| #2 | California | | 10 | 1.4% |
Texas share of Mysti's total US births 6.5%
Even split
46 of 711 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mysti? ▼
Mysti has been given to 711 babies in the U.S. since 1960, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2007. 33 babies were born in 1980, its single highest year.
When was Mysti most popular? ▼
Mysti was most popular in the 1980s decade with 242 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Mysti most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mysti are Texas (46 births), California (10 births).
How long has the name Mysti been used? ▼
Mysti has been recorded in Social Security data since 1960, spanning 48 years of data through 2007.
What names are similar to Mysti? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mysha, Mystique, Mystic, Mystery, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mysti's data
- Mysti's decade-level peak was the 1980s (242 total births); usage has since declined to 56 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Mystis (46 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 Mysti
Nearby Names Like Mysti
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mysti
Mysha Girl
#5207 581 births
Mystique Girl
456 births
Mystic Girl
#13868 390 births
Mystery Girl
257 births
Mystie Girl
243 births
Compare Mysti side by side: Mysti vs Mysha Mysti vs Mystique Mysti vs Mystic
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1960–2007 (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. "Mysti: Baby Name Since 1960 - 711 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mysti. 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 Mysti 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.