Missy

Missy is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 19 girls in the United States.

Missy at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Missy

Missy belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Missy first appears in Social Security records in 1943. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #541 in 1967, and in 2024 19 babies received the name — 5,755 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Missy in US records

First recorded (US)
1943
Best US rank
#541 in 1967
Peak year
1967
Babies named Missy in 2024
19
Total since 1880
5,755

Missy in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#821 in 2004
Babies named Missy in 2025
10
Total since 1996
435

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Missy mean?

The meaning of Missy is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Missy a boy or girl name?

Missy is a girl name. In 2024, 19 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Missy?

Missy comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Missy?

Missy first appears in US records in 1943. Its best-ever ranking was #541 in 1967, and 19 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].