Misty is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #719 in 1998 with 308 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 369 births ranking #619. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 16.5%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 5,737 girls born was named Misty. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.