Daisy
Daisy is a girls' name of English origin meaning “day's eye, the daisy flower.” It ranked #75 in the United States in 2025. From the Old English dægeseage, meaning day's eye, as the daisy opens in daylight.
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how do you pronounce Daisy?
DAY-zee
where does the name Daisy come from?
From the flower, whose name comes from the Old English dægeseage, day's eye, since it opens at dawn and closes at dusk. Daisy is also a nickname for Margaret, because marguerite is the French word for the oxeye daisy.
It has been a beloved Victorian-era nickname that has flourished as a standalone name.
how popular is this name?
Daisy has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 146 years since 1880. It peaked at #48 in 1880, and ranked #75 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #75 |
| 2024 | #76 |
| 2023 | #110 |
| 2022 | #124 |
| 2021 | #134 |
| 2020 | #143 |
| 2019 | #164 |
| 2018 | #169 |
| 2017 | #170 |
| 2016 | #189 |
| 2010 | #151 |
| 2000 | #141 |
| 1990 | #193 |
| 1980 | #418 |
| 1970 | #575 |
| 1960 | #453 |
| 1950 | #336 |
| 1940 | #218 |
| 1930 | #181 |
| 1920 | #155 |
| 1910 | #101 |
| 1900 | #81 |
| 1890 | #76 |
| 1880 | #48 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Daisy fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Daisy
Daisy is one of the flower names that came into use in the nineteenth century. Its use as a pet form of Margaret is a separate tradition, which is why some historical bearers called Daisy were christened Margaret.
who are famous people named Daisy?
- Daisy Ridley
- Daisy Edgar-Jones
- Daisy Buchanan (fictional)
what are the nicknames and variants of Daisy?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Daisy?
what names go well with Daisy?
Sibling names that share Daisy's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Daisy
What does the name Daisy mean?
Daisy means “day's eye, the daisy flower”.
What is the origin of the name Daisy?
Daisy comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Daisie and Margarita.
How popular is the name Daisy?
Daisy ranked #75 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1880, at #48, and it has spent 146 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Daisy a boy or girl name?
Daisy is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Daisy?
Daisy is pronounced DAY-zee, with 2 syllables.
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