Darcy Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Darcy is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Darcy?
Darcy is spelled D-A-R-C-Y. The name has 5 letters.
Darcy at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Darcy derives from the Old French phrase meaning “from Arcy,” referring to places named Arcy in France.
- Origin
- Darcy is commonly associated with Anglo-Norman origin and was introduced into English after the Norman Conquest, based on place names in France.
- Pronunciation
- DAR-see · 2 syllables
Darcy Popularity in 2025
Rank#857
Recorded Births316
Rank#4,139
Recorded Births25
- Girls usage rose 121 places to #857 and recorded 51 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 346 places to #4,139 and recorded 4 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Darcy Mean?
Darcy derives from the Old French phrase meaning “from Arcy,” referring to places named Arcy in France.
Origin: Darcy is commonly associated with Anglo-Norman origin and was introduced into English after the Norman Conquest, based on place names in France.
How Do You Pronounce Darcy?
PronunciationDAR-see
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Darcy?
- History
- Darcy has appeared in English historical documents as a surname during the medieval period and later gained use as a given name.
Darcy Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 316 | #857 |
| 2025 | Boys | 25 | #4,139 |
| 2024 | Girls | 265 | #978 |
| 2024 | Boys | 29 | #3,793 |
| 2023 | Girls | 248 | #1,018 |
| 2023 | Boys | 17 | #5,470 |
| 2022 | Girls | 236 | #1,068 |
| 2022 | Boys | 14 | #6,147 |
| 2021 | Girls | 219 | #1,127 |
| 2021 | Boys | 17 | #5,338 |
| 2020 | Girls | 195 | #1,189 |
| 2020 | Boys | 9 | #8,067 |
| 2019 | Girls | 220 | #1,109 |
| 2019 | Boys | 11 | #7,173 |
| 2018 | Girls | 211 | #1,150 |
| 2018 | Boys | 15 | #5,770 |
| 2017 | Girls | 183 | #1,287 |
| 2017 | Boys | 13 | #6,338 |
| 2016 | Girls | 189 | #1,278 |
| 2016 | Boys | 7 | #9,664 |
| 2015 | Girls | 167 | #1,399 |
| 2015 | Boys | 12 | #6,676 |
| 2014 | Girls | 184 | #1,291 |
| 2014 | Boys | 12 | #6,632 |
When Was Darcy Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1970 · Girls
681 recorded births
National rank #362
1971 · Girls
648 recorded births
National rank #366
1968 · Girls
644 recorded births
National rank #349
1969 · Girls
639 recorded births
National rank #365
Where Darcy Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| KY | #307 | 14 |
| AR | #376 | 8 |
| MS | #384 | 7 |
| UT | #385 | 11 |
| AL | #436 | 11 |
| OK | #437 | 9 |
| LA | #477 | 9 |
| TN | #497 | 15 |