At a glance
- In short
- Mysty is a charming and unique name for baby girls, with a mystical quality that evokes enchantment and wonder.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1987 (#11,325)
- Babies in 1987
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #5,191 in 1973
- First recorded
- 1973
Meaning of Mysty
Mysty is a charming and unique name that is primarily used for baby girls. It originated in English-speaking countries and is pronounced as MIST-ee (/ˈmɪsti/). The name has a mystical quality to it, evoking a sense of enchantment and wonder. Although not extremely popular in recent years, Mysty has had some presence in the United States. In 1973, it ranked as the 10th most popular name for newborn girls, with over 5,000 occurrences. While its popularity has fluctuated over time, Mysty remains a beautiful choice for parents looking for an uncommon and magical name for their daughter.
How to pronounce Mysty
English
- Pronounced MIST-ee /ˈmɪsti/
Popularity of Mysty in the U.S.
Mysty was last recorded in the U.S. in 1987, ranked #11,325 with 5 babies. It peaked at #5,191 in 1973. It first appears in the records in 1973.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1973–1987 9 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 5 | 11,325 | back (not recorded in 1984–1986) |
| 1983 | 7 | 8,047 | back (not recorded in 1981–1982) |
| 1980 | 7 | 8,178 | ▼ 1,482 |
| 1979 | 9 | 6,696 | ▲ 3,054 |
| 1978 | 5 | 9,750 | back (not recorded in 1977) |
| 1976 | 5 | 9,284 | ▼ 3,300 |
| 1975 | 9 | 5,984 | ▼ 208 |
| 1974 | 9 | 5,776 | ▼ 585 |
| 1973 | 10 | 5,191 | new |