The nameDaisy

Daisy is a flower name, also a traditional nickname for Margaret. It is a favourite in England and Wales.

Meaning

Daisy comes from the Old English dæges eage, "day's eye", because the flower opens at dawn. As the French marguerite means daisy, Daisy also served as a pet form of Margaret.

Origin

English.

History

Daisy was popular in the United States around 1880 to 1900. Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby and Daisy Duke are famous characters. In England and Wales it reached 15th place in 2010 and 2021.

Famous people named Daisy

Popularity of the name Daisy

Daisy in the United States

76thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2024peak year (3,091 births)
156,125babies named Daisy in the United States since 1880
01,5463,091 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Daisy was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 22,852 births over the decade, 15% of all recorded babies named Daisy. Half of all babies named Daisy in the United States were born before 1984, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 2,365 births a year on average, against 1,751 in the five years before.

Daisy in the United Kingdom

19thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2010peak year (2,972 births)
53,459babies named Daisy in the United Kingdom since 1997
01,4862,972 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Daisy was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 22,617 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Daisy. Half of all babies named Daisy in the United Kingdom were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 1,774 births a year.

Daisy in Ireland

44thmost popular girls' name in Ireland in 2025
2024peak year (109 births)
1,579babies named Daisy in Ireland since 1964
055109 198020002020
Births per year in Ireland. Source: Central Statistics Office, names given at least 3 times a year.

Daisy in France

1674thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1985peak year (165 births)
4,875babies named Daisy in France since 1900
083165 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Daisy

Names from the same generation as Daisy, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

For a sister

For a brother

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Daisy mean?

Daisy comes from the Old English dæges eage, "day's eye", because the flower opens at dawn. As the French marguerite means daisy, Daisy also served as a pet form of Margaret.

What is the origin of the name Daisy?

English.

Is Daisy a girl's or a boy's name?

Daisy is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Daisy?

In 2024, Daisy was the 76th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 3,091 births.

What are the variants of the name Daisy?

Variants and related names of Daisy include Margaret.

What are good sibling names for Daisy?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Summer, Autumn, Jade and Annie for a sister, Jack, Blake, Rafael and George for a brother.

Who are famous people named Daisy?

Daisy Ridley, actress; Daisy Edgar-Jones, actress; Daisy Lowe, model.