Daisy
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Day's eye; the daisy flower
Origin: Old English dægeseage — from dæge (day) + eage (eye), because the daisy opens at dawn
Popularity: Ranked #75 in 2025 with 3,206 babies born.
History: Daisy is a flower name with a poetic Old English etymology — the daisy was called the day's eye because it opens each morning to greet the sun. The name was popular in Victorian England and carries the warmth of the English countryside. In American literature, Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby represents a particular kind of alluring, careless beauty. The name has experienced a significant revival since the 2000s, especially in the UK where it has been a consistent top-20 name. It has an irresistible, sunny cheerfulness that feels both timeless and completely of the moment.
Famous people named Daisy: Daisy Ridley (actress), Daisy Edgar-Jones (actress)
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Daisy? About 1 in 1,038 babies born in 2025 were named Daisy, or roughly 8.8 per day in the United States.
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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?
Daisy ranked #75 in 2025 — given to 3,206 babies that year.
When was Daisy most popular?
Daisy peaked in 2025 with 3,206 babies registered that year.
Is Daisy a boy or girl name?
Daisy is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Daisys in registered births are female.
Is the name Daisy rising or falling in popularity?
Daisy has risen 68 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #143 in 2020 to #75 in 2025.
How long has Daisy been recorded?
Daisy appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.