girl's name
Missey
MIS-ee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 72
Missey is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1982 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1965, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1965.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Missey Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 32 |
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Missey?
In 1982, Missey was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Missey
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Missey Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Missey over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Missey
- English MIS-ee
Sibling Names for Missey
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Missey — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Missey
How popular is the name Missey?
In 1982, Missey was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Missey a girl's or a boy's name?
Missey is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Missey?
Missey has 2 syllables.
When was Missey most popular?
Missey peaked in 1965, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.