Daisey
Daisey is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Day's eye, referring to the flower that opens its petals at dawn.
Origin and history
Daisey is a phonetic spelling variant of Daisy, derived from the Old English word for the flower, meaning 'day's eye'. While Daisy is extremely popular, the Daisey spelling is much less common in the United States. It offers a soft, nature-inspired choice with a slightly vintage flair.
Popularity in the United States
2,520 babies in the United States have been named Daisey since 1880. It ranks #3521 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1991.
States where it is most popular
- CA (62.2 %)
- TX (23.1 %)
- SC (5.6 %)
- GA (3.3 %)
- AL (1.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 66 |
| 1890-1900 | 91 |
| 1900-1910 | 123 |
| 1910-1920 | 190 |
| 1920-1930 | 208 |
| 1930-1940 | 161 |
| 1940-1950 | 133 |
| 1950-1960 | 138 |
| 1960-1970 | 118 |
| 1970-1980 | 83 |
| 1980-1990 | 191 |
| 1990-2000 | 334 |
| 2000-2010 | 354 |
| 2010-2019 | 220 |
| 2020-2029 | 110 |
Nicknames
Day, Daze
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Old English compound 'dægesēage', which translates directly to 'day's eye' because the petals open at sunrise.
- While Daisy has consistently ranked high in U.S. popularity charts, the 'Daisey' spelling remains a rare alternative.