Misti
Misti is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Covered with mist, hazy, or dim.
Origin and history
Misti is a modern spelling variant of Misty, derived from the English vocabulary word referring to light fog or haze. It emerged in the United States during the mid-20th century alongside other nature-inspired vocabulary names. While popular in the late 1970s and 1980s, its usage has declined significantly in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
8,324 babies in the United States have been named Misti since 1880. It ranks #1831 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.6 %)
- CA (7.4 %)
- OK (6.2 %)
- OH (5.3 %)
- IN (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 34 |
| 1960-1970 | 914 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,204 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,471 |
| 1990-2000 | 576 |
| 2000-2010 | 112 |
| 2010-2019 | 13 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Misti
- Misti Traya: Actress
Fun facts
- Misti developed as a modern phonetic alternative to the traditional word name Misty.
- The name Misti experienced its highest usage in the United States during the late 1970s and early 1980s.