How old is someone named Missy?
The average Missy is 53 years old.
Half of all living Missys are between 46 and 62.
When was Missy popular?
Missy had one big moment, peaking in 1967. 57% of the babies ever named Missy arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 54 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 586 | 470 |
| 1960s | 2,362 | 2,100 |
| 1970s | 1,406 | 1,300 |
| 1980s | 760 | 730 |
| 1990s | 247 | 240 |
| 2000s | 145 | 150 |
| 2010s | 115 | 120 |
| 2020s | 101 | 100 |
How many Missys are still alive?
About 5,200 Missys are alive in the US today. That's 91% of the roughly 5,800 babies named Missy since 1943.
Nearly every Missy ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Missy?
About half of living Missys are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
- Boomer 27%
- Gen X 51%
- Millennial 14%
- Gen Z 5%
- Gen Alpha 3%
Is Missy an old name?
Yes. Missy is older than 80 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Missy a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Missys are women.
Names the same age as Missy
NAME TWIN
Missy's name twin is Kimberley. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kimberley's age curve is the closest match to Missy's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Missy
How old is the average Missy?
The average Missy in the US is 53 years old. The median is 56, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Missy?
About 5,200 Missys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 5,800 babies given the name since 1943.
When was the name Missy most popular?
In 1967, when about 300 baby girls were named Missy.
Is Missy a Gen X name?
Yes. About 51% of living Missys are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this