girls' name · peaked 1968

Missie

Every Missie since 1883 — 870 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1883Girls
Rank 2025
among girls
Babies in 2025
<5
named Missie
Peak year
1968
38 babies
All-time total
870
since 1883

The story of Missie

Missie is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1883, 870 American babies have been named Missie. Its peak came in 1968, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Missie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Missie year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015 6 #15,804
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1995
1990
1985 10 #6,782
1980 19 #4,092
1975 18 #3,721
1970 27 #2,679
1965 12 #3,881
1960 13 #3,631
1955
1950 5 #5,860
1945
1940 5 #4,838
1935
1930 7 #3,930
1925 13 #2,727
1920 6 #4,791
1915 13 #2,340
1910 7 #2,072
1905 9 #1,387
1900 6 #1,865
1895 10 #1,102
1890 10 #919
1885 9 #782
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Missie in 2025?

Missie did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Missie?

870 babies have been named Missie in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Missie most popular?

Missie peaked in 1968, when 38 newborns received the name.

Is Missie a boy or girl name?

Missie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Missie rising or falling?

Missie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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