Mysti
A feminine name derived from "mystery," suggesting an enigmatic or mystical quality.
Name Census estimates that about 659 living Americans carry the first name Mysti. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mysti today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mysti births was 1980 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mysti. 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
659
~ 1 in 520,113 Americans
Peak year
1980
33 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
2007 SSA rank
#19,621
Tracked since 1963
Popularity
Mysti: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mysti from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 242 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mysti 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 Mysti during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mystis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Mysti
The name Mysti is a relatively modern English name that emerged in the 20th century. It is believed to be a feminine variation of the name Myst, which itself is a shortened form of the name Mystique, derived from the French word "mystique" meaning "mysterious" or "mystic."
There is no clear historical or cultural origin for the name Mysti, as it does not appear to have roots in any ancient languages or traditions. It is likely a creative coinage, possibly inspired by the growing interest in mysticism and spirituality during the latter half of the 20th century.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Mysti can be found in the 1960s. Mysti Mayfield, an American singer and actress, was born in 1944. She is best known for her roles in television shows like "The Waltons" and "Little House on the Prairie."
Another notable figure with the name Mysti is Mysti Stretavski, a Canadian artist and illustrator born in 1976. Her work has been featured in various publications and exhibitions, and she is known for her whimsical and imaginative illustrations.
In the world of literature, Mysti Huisman is a Dutch author who has written several children's books and young adult novels. She was born in 1971 and has been recognized for her contributions to Dutch literature.
Mysti Vine, born in 1969, is an American former professional tennis player. She achieved a career-high ranking of No. 35 in the world and won two singles titles on the WTA Tour.
Mysti Curry, born in 1990, is an American professional basketball player who has played in the WNBA for teams like the Chicago Sky and the Phoenix Mercury. She is known for her defensive skills and has won multiple championships throughout her career.
While the name Mysti may not have a rich historical background, it has been embraced by individuals in various fields, from entertainment to sports and literature, adding to its modern appeal and significance.
People
Mysti + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mysti as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mysti: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mysti?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 659 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mysti 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 520,113 US residents.
Is Mysti a common name?
We classify Mysti as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 706 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mysti most popular?
The single biggest year for Mysti was 1980, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mysti is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mysti a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mysti 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.