Daisey
A feminine flower name derived from the Old English "day's eye".
Name Census estimates that about 1,523 living Americans carry the first name Daisey. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Daisey today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daisey births was 2000 (55 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daisey. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.5K
~ 1 in 225,052 Americans
Peak year
2000
55 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,297
Tracked since 1880
Popularity
Daisey: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daisey from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 15 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 354 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daisey by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Daisey during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Daiseys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. California, Texas, South Carolina recorded the most babies named Daisey, while Virginia, New York, Maryland recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 45 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Daisey
The name Daisey is a modern English variant of the name Daisy, which has its origins in the Old English word "dægesege", meaning "day's eye". This name was originally used as a nickname for the flower of the same name, which opens its petals at dawn and closes them at dusk.
The earliest recorded use of the name Daisey dates back to the 16th century in England. It was a popular name among the lower and working classes during this time period and was often associated with simplicity and humility, reflecting the modest nature of the daisy flower.
One of the earliest notable bearers of the name Daisey was Daisey Coker, an English herbalist and apothecary who lived in the 17th century. She was renowned for her knowledge of medicinal plants and her healing remedies, which were widely sought after by the local community.
In the 18th century, the name Daisey was popularized by the famous English poet and artist, William Blake. In his poem "Songs of Innocence and Experience", Blake personified the daisy flower as a symbol of innocence and purity, further cementing the name's association with these qualities.
Another notable figure with the name Daisey was Daisey Bates (1859-1951), an Australian anthropologist and writer. She spent many years living among the Aboriginal communities of Australia, studying their culture and traditions. Her work helped to preserve and document the rich heritage of these indigenous peoples.
During the 19th century, the name Daisey gained popularity in the United States, particularly in the southern states. One prominent bearer of the name was Daisey Bates (1822-1884), an American author and educator from Mississippi. She wrote several books on the subject of women's education and was a vocal advocate for the rights of women and children.
In the 20th century, the name Daisey was associated with the famous American playwright and author, Daisey Miller (1891-1976). Her play "Ethan Frome" was a critical success and was later adapted into a film. She is renowned for her poignant portrayal of the struggles and hardships faced by ordinary people in rural America.
People
Daisey + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daisey as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Daisey: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daisey?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,523 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daisey going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 225,052 US residents.
Is Daisey a common name?
We classify Daisey as "Rare". It ranks above 92.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,500 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daisey most popular?
The single biggest year for Daisey was 2000, when 55 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daisey is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Daisey a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daisey in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.