Misty is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #888 in 1999 with 241 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 369 births ranking #619. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 34.7%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 7,360 girls born was named Misty. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.