Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
Daisy
GirlEnglish, Old English· “day's eye”
- Meaning
- day's eye
- Origin
- English, Old English
- Pronunciation
- DAY-zee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #75
- US babies 2025
- 3,206
- Best rank
- #48 (1880)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Daisy
Daisy is an English and Old English name that means “day's eye”.
The flower name Daisy comes from the Old English daeges eage, "day's eye," because the flower opens in the morning and closes at night. Daisy also became a traditional nickname for Margaret, since the French Marguerite is also the word for the daisy. Literature has given the name several memorable bearers, including Henry James's Daisy Miller and Daisy Buchanan in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. Daisy has a fresh, cheerful sound and has enjoyed a strong vintage revival. It works as a full name or as a nickname for Margaret.
Famous parents who chose Daisy: Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom (2020). More celebrity baby names
Popularity over time
Daisy has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. Its best national rank was #48 in 1880, and the most babies received it in 2025, when 3,206 were named Daisy. In 2025, 3,206 babies were named Daisy, and it ranked #75 nationally. That is 81% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #155 in 1920, #336 in 1950, #418 in 1980, #141 in 2000, #151 in 2010, and #75 in 2025. Of the 158,723 US girls named Daisy since records began, 14% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 19,991 babies. Since 2010, 32,926 more have been named Daisy.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Emery, Ayla, Maeve, Liliana, and Melody.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Daisy ranked highest in Utah, Idaho, and Oregon.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | #28 | 93 |
| Idaho | #39 | 36 |
| Oregon | #42 | 54 |
| Maine | #45 | 17 |
| Washington | #48 | 104 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Daisy is usually pronounced DAY-zee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with D and ends in “-sy”.
Middle names for Daisy
A few middle names that flow with Daisy: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Daisy
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Daisy mean?
Daisy is an English and Old English name that means “day's eye”.
What is the origin of the name Daisy?
Daisy has English and Old English roots. The flower name Daisy comes from the Old English daeges eage, "day's eye," because the flower opens in the morning and closes at night.
Is Daisy a popular name?
Yes. Daisy ranked #75 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Daisy a boy or girl name?
Daisy is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Daisy?
Daisy is usually pronounced DAY-zee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings