Daisy: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced DAY-zee · 2 syllables
Daisy means “day's eye (the flower)”, from English.
From the flower daisy, one of the flower names dating from the 19th century. Also a nickname for Margaret, since Marguerite and Margarita are identical with the French and Spanish word for "daisy".
- Meaning
- day's eye (the flower)
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- DAY-zee
- US rank (2025)
- #75
- US babies a year
- about 2,630 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1880
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Rising, Nature, Classic, Literary
How popular is Daisy?
Daisy was the #75 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,206 babies. It’s rising: up 48% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1880.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #75 |
| England & Wales | #24 |
| Scotland | #38 |
| Northern Ireland | #43 |
| Ireland | #44 |
| Canada | #164 |
| Australia | #23 |
How old are people named Daisy?
Half of US adults named Daisy are older than 31; most are between 19 and 81. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Daisy
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Daisy have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Daisy
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- Classic girl names
- Vintage girl names
- Comeback girl names
- Rising girl names
- Literary girl names
- Nature girl names
- English girl names
Questions about Daisy
What does the name Daisy mean?
Daisy means “day's eye (the flower)”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Daisy?
Daisy is pronounced DAY-zee.
How popular is the name Daisy?
Daisy was the #75 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,206 babies. It’s rising: up 48% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1880.
How old are people named Daisy?
Half of US adults named Daisy are older than 31. Most are between 19 and 81.