Missy
Girl nameMissy has been given to 5,776 babies in the U.S. since 1943. It peaked in 1967. In 2025, about 1 in 76,537 girls was named Missy.
Meaning & origin /ˈmɪs.i/
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
5,776
Peak year
1967 (303 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1943
10-year trend
▲ +133%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Missy — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Famous people named Missy
Missy Franklin
American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, world champion, world record-holder
Missy Peregrym
Canadian actress
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Missy.
FAQ
How popular is the name Missy?
Missy has been given to 5,776 babies in the U.S. since 1943. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Missy peak?
Missy peaked in 1967, when 303 babies were given the name.
Is Missy a girl or boy name?
Missy is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Missy are girls).
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