Daisy
Meaning: Day's eye; the daisy flower
Origin: Old English dægeseage — from dæge (day) + eage (eye), because the daisy opens at dawn
Gender: Girl
Rank in Ireland: #226
Total births: 1,579
History: Daisy echoes through Ireland's musical soul, from the sean-nós singing of Connemara to the harp traditions that inspired the national emblem. It is a name born of melody and rhythm, fitting for a land where every gathering becomes a song.
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Every number here comes directly from Ireland’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2025) | #43 |
| Babies named Daisy in 2025 | 105 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 1,579 |
| Peak year | 2024 (109 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #42 |
| Years in records | 1979–2025 (37 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 34 spots |
Frequently asked about Daisy
What does the name Daisy mean?
Daisy means “Day's eye; the daisy flower” from Old English dægeseage — from dæge (day) + eage (eye), because the daisy opens at dawn roots.
What is the origin of the name Daisy?
Daisy has Old English dægeseage — from dæge (day) + eage (eye), because the daisy opens at dawn origin. The traditional meaning is “Day's eye; the daisy flower”.
How popular is Daisy in Ireland?
Daisy ranked #43 in Ireland in 2025 — given to 105 babies that year.
When was Daisy most popular?
Daisy peaked in 2024 with 109 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Daisy a boy or girl name?
Daisy is predominantly a girls' name in Ireland — over 90% of Daisys in registered births are female.
Is the name Daisy rising or falling in popularity?
Daisy has risen 34 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Ireland — from #77 in 2020 to #43 in 2025.
How long has Daisy been recorded in Ireland?
Daisy appears in birth records in Ireland across 37 years — from 1979 through 2025.