Daisy
Daisy is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Day's eye, referring to the daisy flower.
Origin and history
Daisy is derived from an Old English vocabulary word meaning 'day's eye', referring to the flower that opens its petals at sunrise. Originally a nickname for Margaret (due to the French word 'marguerite' meaning daisy), it became an independent given name in the late 19th century. Today, it remains a consistently popular vintage botanical name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
158,723 babies in the United States have been named Daisy since 1880. It ranks #254 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #110.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.7 %)
- TX (10.9 %)
- NY (5.6 %)
- GA (4.8 %)
- IL (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6,054 |
| 1890-1900 | 6,249 |
| 1900-1910 | 7,687 |
| 1910-1920 | 12,475 |
| 1920-1930 | 13,658 |
| 1930-1940 | 9,063 |
| 1940-1950 | 6,934 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,099 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,538 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,083 |
| 1980-1990 | 9,159 |
| 1990-2000 | 19,991 |
| 2000-2010 | 22,807 |
| 2010-2019 | 17,884 |
| 2020-2029 | 15,042 |
Famous people named Daisy
- Daisy Ridley: Actress
- Daisy Edgar-Jones: Actress
- Daisy Fuentes: Television Presenter, Model
Fun facts
- The name comes from the Old English 'dægesēage', meaning 'day's eye', because the petals open at dawn and close at dusk.
- In French, 'marguerite' means daisy, leading Daisy to initially serve as an English nickname for Margaret before gaining standalone popularity.