Mist, light fog, or dew
A nature-inspired name derived from the English word for the atmospheric phenomenon of light fog. It emerged as a popular given name in the mid-20th century, evoking a sense of soft, ethereal beauty and the natural world.
Less common today
Misty isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #279 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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