Misty is a distinctive choice, ranked #1895 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Misty in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1895
About the Name Misty
Misty is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 147 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1043 in 2004 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Misty is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Misty
Unlikely. With around 15 UK babies named Misty per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Misty in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Misty is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 147 places over the last five years to #1895 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Misty is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Misty does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Mistys in the wild.
15
UK babies named Misty (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 147 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Misty
Likely around 1 other Misty in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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