Darby
Every Darby since 1913 — 11,278 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Darby
Darby is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,564 in 2025 with 68 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 11,278 American babies have been named Darby — about 74% girls and 26% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1995, when 539 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Darby stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Darby year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 68 | #2,564 | 13 | #6,540 |
| 2024 | 51 | #3,131 | 10 | #7,892 |
| 2023 | 74 | #2,425 | 20 | #4,916 |
| 2022 | 68 | #2,584 | 13 | #6,571 |
| 2021 | 95 | #2,029 | 22 | #4,521 |
| 2020 | 82 | #2,200 | 18 | #5,077 |
| 2019 | 89 | #2,113 | 20 | #4,837 |
| 2018 | 89 | #2,135 | 31 | #3,552 |
| 2017 | 123 | #1,724 | 22 | #4,499 |
| 2016 | 120 | #1,736 | 17 | #5,365 |
| 2015 | 110 | #1,863 | 27 | #3,902 |
| 2014 | 106 | #1,897 | 29 | #3,629 |
| 2013 | 119 | #1,739 | 32 | #3,351 |
| 2012 | 118 | #1,746 | 40 | #2,915 |
| 2011 | 136 | #1,592 | 37 | #3,065 |
| 2010 | 152 | #1,483 | 46 | #2,645 |
| 2009 | 136 | #1,643 | 23 | #4,311 |
| 2008 | 161 | #1,463 | 37 | #3,117 |
| 2007 | 189 | #1,294 | 42 | #2,827 |
| 2006 | 156 | #1,441 | 37 | #2,992 |
| 2005 | 197 | #1,169 | 25 | #3,739 |
| 2004 | 188 | #1,192 | 25 | #3,658 |
| 2003 | 215 | #1,054 | 46 | #2,319 |
| 2002 | 235 | #952 | 35 | #2,703 |
| 2001 | 217 | #989 | 36 | #2,632 |
| 2000 | 254 | #866 | 40 | #2,389 |
| 1995 | 491 | #499 | 48 | #1,808 |
| 1990 | 68 | #1,994 | 33 | #2,183 |
| 1985 | 84 | #1,476 | 27 | #2,085 |
| 1980 | 49 | #2,104 | 20 | #2,460 |
| 1975 | 43 | #2,028 | 50 | #1,196 |
| 1970 | 83 | #1,295 | 130 | #721 |
| 1965 | 32 | #2,072 | 16 | #2,000 |
| 1960 | 51 | #1,566 | 37 | #1,303 |
| 1955 | 51 | #1,407 | 20 | #1,739 |
| 1950 | 18 | #2,362 | 10 | #2,469 |
| 1945 | 10 | #2,953 | 6 | #3,065 |
| 1940 | 9 | #3,008 | 10 | #2,360 |
| 1935 | — | — | 5 | #3,780 |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 11 | #2,628 |
| 1920 | — | — | 7 | #3,562 |
| 1915 | — | — | 5 | #3,955 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Darby
- Darby Stanchfield Actor · b. 1971
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Darby in 2025?
Darby ranked #2,564 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 68 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Darby?
11,278 babies have been named Darby in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Darby most popular?
Darby peaked in 1995, when 539 newborns received the name.
Is Darby a boy or girl name?
Darby is used for both: about 74% of babies named Darby have been girls and 26% boys.
Is the name Darby rising or falling?
Darby is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Darby?
Well-known people named Darby include Darby Stanchfield (actor).