Daisey Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationDAY-zee / /ˈdeɪ.zi/English; Latin
Meaning
English: day's eye; Latin: daisy flower
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Daisey is derived from the English word for the flower, which symbolizes purity and innocence. The flower's name comes from the Old English 'dægeseage,' meaning 'day's eye,' as it opens at dawn. Daisey has been used as a given name since the 19th century, reflecting a trend of using floral names for girls. It is often considered a variant of Daisy, which is more commonly used.
Trend Summary
Daisey has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable rise in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Daisy
- Daisey
International Variants
- Margarita (Spanish)
- Marguerite (French)
Famous people named Daisey
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Fictional characters named Daisey
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Daisey was first seen in the United States in 1880. Daisey has ranked as high as #1228 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, Texas, South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Daisey has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Daisey (2013)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 11 |
| 1881 | 6 |
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1886 | 9 |
| 1888 | 9 |
| 1889 | 10 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1891 | 9 |
| 1892 | 8 |
| 1893 | 7 |
| 1894 | 9 |
| 1895 | 12 |
| 1896 | 18 |
| 1898 | 11 |
| 1899 | 9 |
| 1900 | 12 |
| 1901 | 10 |
| 1902 | 10 |
| 1903 | 11 |
| 1904 | 18 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1907 | 16 |
| 1908 | 14 |
| 1909 | 16 |
| 1910 | 14 |
| 1911 | 13 |
| 1912 | 18 |
| 1913 | 16 |
| 1914 | 17 |
| 1915 | 22 |
| 1916 | 18 |
| 1917 | 16 |
| 1918 | 27 |
| 1919 | 29 |
| 1920 | 27 |
| 1921 | 21 |
| 1922 | 13 |
| 1923 | 28 |
| 1924 | 22 |
| 1925 | 14 |
| 1926 | 16 |
| 1927 | 27 |
| 1928 | 21 |
| 1929 | 19 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1931 | 16 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1933 | 16 |
| 1934 | 20 |
| 1935 | 23 |
| 1936 | 17 |
| 1937 | 17 |
| 1938 | 22 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 18 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1943 | 13 |
| 1944 | 11 |
| 1945 | 16 |
| 1946 | 16 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 15 |
| 1949 | 14 |
| 1950 | 16 |
| 1951 | 17 |
| 1952 | 16 |
| 1953 | 13 |
| 1954 | 10 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 17 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 12 |
| 1959 | 15 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1961 | 14 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1963 | 16 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1965 | 12 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 15 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1981 | 27 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 23 |
| 1984 | 19 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 30 |
| 1990 | 31 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 25 |
| 1994 | 33 |
| 1995 | 34 |
| 1996 | 30 |
| 1997 | 39 |
| 1998 | 53 |
| 1999 | 46 |
| 2000 | 55 |
| 2001 | 41 |
| 2002 | 40 |
| 2003 | 42 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 27 |
| 2006 | 37 |
| 2007 | 31 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 15 |