Darcy

Darcy - A very unique female name

Darcy appeared on the charts for the first time in 1943 on position #1352. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Darcy and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Darcy? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Darcy. The baby girl name Darcy was given to 273 baby girls in 2025, ranking #847 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 4,775 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Darcy peaked in popularity 58 years ago in 1968 on position 348.

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Darcy is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Darcy is currently topping the baby name charts in Kentucky at position #313 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,765.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Darcy is where you live.

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Darcy origin and meaning

Transferred surname (French and Irish)

Uncertain — the surname comes both from the Norman French place name d'Arcy and, in Ireland, from Ó Dorchaidhe, 'descendant of the dark one,' so the surname itself has two sources

Darcy travelled from surname to first name helped by literature: Mr Darcy in Pride and Prejudice made the surname famous, though as a girls' name in the US it peaked in 1970 and is now rising again from a low base. Which surname line any family is using — French or Irish — is usually unknowable.

Origin uncertain

Darcy is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Darcy, pop culture references for the name Darcy and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Darcy

We've found the following names that sound similar to Darcy, sorted by popularity.

Doris / Dorris / Darci / Darcie / Dorcas / Darcey / Darice / Derricka / Derrick / Deatrice /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Darcy

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Darcy a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Darcy?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

DAR-see · /ˈdɑːrsi/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Darcie — A spelling variant
• Darcey — A spelling variant, as in ballerina Darcey Bussell

Famous bearers

• Darcy Rose Byrnes — American actress known for The Young and the Restless and Sofia the First (b. 1998) Contemporary

Style

LiterarySurname

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Darcy for its neat, literary polish — Austen in the background, but light and wearable on a small girl.

Worth knowing

• Most people think first of Mr Darcy, a male character, so the name can surprise as a girls' name