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