Deysy
A girl's name of Spanish origin with 238 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Deysy peaked during the Gen Z era, when 19 babies received this name in a single year (2004). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Deysy has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Deysy is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Deysy is a girl's baby name of Spanish origin, a Spanish phonetic spelling of Daisy — from the English flower name, ultimately from Old English dægesege meaning 'day's eye,' referring to how the flower opens with the sun. Daisies are symbols of innocence and cheerfulness.
Deysy is used in Mexican and Latin American communities as a warm, sunny name that keeps the familiar Daisy feeling in a Spanish-language form. It carries all the flower's cheerful brightness.
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Phonetically, Deysy belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Spanish naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Spanish names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Deysy’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Deysy has 21+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1988.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11 | #16209 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 135 | #8849 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 85 | #8557 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 7 | #9528 | — |
The Story of Deysy
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2004, Deysy is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Deysy are most likely born between 1994 and 2014.
How rare is Deysy?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Deysy is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1988, peaked in the 2000s with 135 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Deysy by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(21 years, 1988–2016)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | #16930 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15487 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14100 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10272 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13002 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9456 |
| 2005 | 17 | #6912 |
| 2004 | 19 | #6300 |
| 2003 | 16 | #6969 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8431 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6141 |
| 2000 | 15 | #6902 |
| 1999 | 15 | #6594 |
| 1998 | 13 | #7221 |
| 1997 | 13 | #6969 |
| 1996 | 13 | #6830 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8257 |
| 1994 | 7 | #10884 |
| 1993 | 7 | #10898 |
| 1992 | 7 | #10803 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1988–2016