GirlEnglish origin

Daisy: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Named for the cheerful flower meaning day's eye, sunny and impossibly charming.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#97
Peak
#97 in 2023

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1900: #7019001940: #22419401970: #62619702000: #30420002010: #16020102020: #972020#1#626

What Daisy Means

Daisy is a girl name of English origin. Named for the cheerful flower meaning day's eye, sunny and impossibly charming.

How Popular Daisy Is

Daisy currently ranks #97 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #97 in 2023. It is rising.

Good to Know About Daisy

  • Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby is one of literature's most complex characters.
  • The name comes from 'day's eye' because the flower opens at dawn.
  • Daisy Ridley brought the name to a new generation as Rey in Star Wars.

Names Like Daisy

Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Daisy

English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Daisy.

Questions About Daisy

What does Daisy mean?

Daisy is a girl name of English origin. Named for the cheerful flower meaning day's eye, sunny and impossibly charming.

How popular is Daisy?

Daisy currently ranks #97 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #97 in 2023. It is rising.

Where does Daisy come from?

Daisy comes from English roots. Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby is one of literature's most complex characters.

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