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Daisy Girl

Popularity: #76 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationDAY-zee / /ˈdeɪ.zi/

English; Latin

Meaning

English: day's eye; Latin: daisy flower

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Daisy originates from the Old English word "dæge," which means "day." This term was used to refer to the flower known as the daisy, which blooms in the spring and symbolizes purity and innocence. The name itself is derived from the phrase "day's eye," referring to how the flower opens at dawn and closes at dusk. The transition into English occurred through the influence of Old Norse and Middle English, where the flower's name became associated with the feminine given name by the late 19th century.

Historically, the daisy flower has been significant in various cultures, often representing new beginnings and the cycle of life. In medieval England, daisies were commonly used in herbal remedies and were associated with the Virgin Mary, symbolizing her purity. The name gained further prominence in literature and art, particularly during the Victorian era, when flowers were often imbued with symbolic meanings. The use of "Daisy" as a given name can be traced back to the 17th century, but it became more widely adopted in the 19th century, coinciding with the rise of floral names in English-speaking countries.

Culturally, the daisy has been a symbol of innocence and simplicity, often appearing in children's literature and poetry. The name has also been associated with various diminutive forms, such as "Dais" or "Daisy Mae," which have been used affectionately. The enduring appeal of the name Daisy can be attributed to its connection to nature and its representation of youthful exuberance. Overall, the name carries a rich historical and cultural significance, reflecting themes of renewal and the beauty of the natural world.

Trend Summary

Daisy has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, ranking consistently within the top 100 names for girls in recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Daisie
  • Daisey

International Variants

  • Daisy (English)
  • Margarita (Spanish)
  • Marguerite (French)

Famous people named Daisy

Daisy Ridley is an actress best known for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and Murder on the Orient Express.

Daisy Fuentes is a television host and model best known for America's Funniest Home Videos, MTV, and her work with Revlon.

Fictional characters named Daisy

Daisy Buchanan is a fictional character from the novel The Great Gatsby. She is the love interest of Jay Gatsby and represents the elusive American Dream.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Daisy was first seen in the United States in 1880. Daisy has ranked as high as #187 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Georgia, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Daisy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Daisy (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 332
11%
TX 300
10%
FL 177
6%
OH 129
4%
NY 123
4%
TN 103
3%
UT 103
3%
PA 99
3%
AZ 97
3%
WA 94
3%
NC 92
3%
IL 86
3%
GA 84
3%
MO 81
3%
MN 64
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
1880564
1881562
1882648
1883659
1884685
1885607
1886602
1887532
1888612
1889583
1890588
1891557
1892564
1893573
1894645
1895665
1896661
1897624
1898712
1899660
1900931
1901653
1902748
1903776
1904772
1905776
1906773
1907739
1908765
1909754
1910877
1911833
19121,044
19131,052
19141,202
19151,518
19161,511
19171,417
19181,525
19191,496
19201,489
19211,481
19221,530
19231,443
19241,460
19251,400
19261,288
19271,242
19281,245
19291,080
19301,064
19311,009
19321,078
1933873
1934939
1935903
1936777
1937812
1938786
1939822
1940774
1941741
1942799
1943760
1944741
1945636
1946579
1947678
1948646
1949580
1950533
1951540
1952502
1953550
1954500
1955497
1956493
1957493
1958531
1959460
1960465
1961413
1962395
1963390
1964374
1965336
1966318
1967281
1968268
1969298
1970309
1971303
1972247
1973293
1974314
1975328
1976320
1977316
1978282
1979371
1980528
1981723
1982632
19831,175
19841,145
1985958
1986801
1987774
19881,166
19891,256
19901,521
19911,609
19921,654
19931,579
19941,668
19952,223
19962,514
19972,303
19982,449
19992,470
20002,368
20012,371
20022,456
20032,410
20042,271
20052,323
20062,300
20072,159
20082,074
20092,074
20102,020
20111,896
20121,784
20131,633
20141,790
20151,772
20161,732
20171,795
20181,716
20191,741
20201,896
20212,086
20222,324
20232,423
20243,091