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How Many People Are Named Misty?
Estimated people named Misty living in the U.S. today
79,192
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 84,856
- Peak year: 1977 (6,333 births)
- Estimated living today: 79,192
Misty by age group — who carries the name today?
Misty popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Misty
Misty has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 84,856 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 79,192 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 4,316 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Mistys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Misty in the US?
An estimated 79,192 people named Misty are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Misty rare — about 1 in 4,316 Americans.
Is Misty a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Misty is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Misty most popular?
Misty peaked in 1977, when 6,333 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Misty?
Misty ranks #647 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 43 out of 100 (higher means rarer).