Misty

Meaning of Misty

Refers to a light fog or fine spray.

Misty has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Misty

After ranking as high as #904 in 2000, Misty has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Misty

• Misty Copeland
  Ballet dancer, author
• Misty May-Treanor
  Volleyball Olympic gold medalist
• Misty Upham
  Actress (Frozen River)
• Misty Hyman
  Olympic swimmer
• Misty Miller
  British singer-songwriter

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Questions about the name Misty

What does the name Misty mean?

Misty means refers to a light fog or fine spray, and it comes from English origins.

Is Misty a boy's or a girl's name?

Misty is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Misty?

Misty did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Misty most popular?

Misty peaked at #904 in 2000.