Daisie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Daisie originates from Old English, meaning 'day's eye,' reflecting its connection to the daisy flower. Its linguistic path evolved from 'dægese' in Old English to 'Daisy' in Middle English and finally to 'Daisie' in modern usage. The name embodies traits of freshness and innocence, though it has no biblical relevance. Daisie gained popularity in the 19th century and continues to be favored today.
The name Daisie is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Daisie has been stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Daisie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2180th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3834th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7754th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11640th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12194th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7154th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7223rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Daisie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Daisie"
Pronunciation
/ˈdeɪzi/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Daisie is derived from the Old English word 'dægese,' which means 'day's eye,' referring to the daisy flower that opens with the sun and closes at night.
Meaning
day's eye
Language Evolution
Dægese (Old English), Daisy (Middle English), Daisie (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Daisie gained popularity in the 19th century as a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries, and has remained a charming and feminine name ever since.
Variants & Derivatives
Daisy, Daisie, Daisey
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Daisie is perceived as a cute and youthful name, often associated with innocence and nature due to its connection to the flower.
Famous People
Daisie Mae (celebrity figure), Daisie Marquez (social media influencer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Daisie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Daisie"
"Daisie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2180th of 9107 | 281 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3834th of 9204 | 103 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 7754th of 12526 | 37 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 11640th of 19264 | 31 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 12194th of 27321 | 65 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7154th of 35406 | 256 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 7223rd of 30306 | 192 |
Regional Popularity of "Daisie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Daisie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
60.75% 4534th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
87.41% 5486th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Daisie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Daisie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.