Misty
Pronunciation: [ m-IHST-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Misty first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 237 babies have been named Misty in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Misty is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,348 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,348
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Nicknames
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Misty is also used as a girl name, ranked #4047.
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About the Name Misty
Misty is a boy name .
Is Misty a boy or girl name? Misty is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,348 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,047. Misty is more commonly used as a girl name.
Misty is currently ranked #10,348 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Misty include Mis, Miy, Miie, and Miskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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