Darcy
Originally from Bois-d'Arcy, Yvelines in Northern France.
Every Darcy since 1915 — 26,203 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Darcy
Darcy is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #857 in 2025 with 316 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 26,203 American babies have been named Darcy — about 89% girls and 11% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1970, when 761 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Darcy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Darcy 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 | 316 | #857 | 25 | #4,159 |
| 2024 | 265 | #978 | 29 | #3,820 |
| 2023 | 248 | #1,021 | 17 | #5,507 |
| 2022 | 236 | #1,068 | 14 | #6,218 |
| 2021 | 219 | #1,127 | 17 | #5,387 |
| 2020 | 195 | #1,191 | 9 | #8,221 |
| 2019 | 220 | #1,111 | 11 | #7,278 |
| 2018 | 211 | #1,151 | 15 | #5,830 |
| 2017 | 183 | #1,287 | 13 | #6,394 |
| 2016 | 189 | #1,281 | 7 | #9,903 |
| 2015 | 167 | #1,400 | 12 | #6,759 |
| 2014 | 184 | #1,294 | 12 | #6,724 |
| 2013 | 157 | #1,436 | 14 | #5,988 |
| 2012 | 141 | #1,555 | 9 | #8,305 |
| 2011 | 144 | #1,528 | 15 | #5,732 |
| 2010 | 146 | #1,531 | 12 | #6,771 |
| 2009 | 129 | #1,711 | 11 | #7,323 |
| 2008 | 158 | #1,479 | 13 | #6,475 |
| 2007 | 128 | #1,707 | 9 | #8,325 |
| 2006 | 108 | #1,881 | 11 | #7,015 |
| 2005 | 120 | #1,658 | 9 | #7,771 |
| 2004 | 107 | #1,783 | 13 | #5,884 |
| 2003 | 142 | #1,397 | 7 | #8,861 |
| 2002 | 145 | #1,339 | 15 | #4,960 |
| 2001 | 169 | #1,206 | 6 | #9,521 |
| 2000 | 135 | #1,382 | 6 | #9,344 |
| 1995 | 155 | #1,132 | 14 | #4,323 |
| 1990 | 257 | #784 | 24 | #2,713 |
| 1985 | 294 | #635 | 22 | #2,369 |
| 1980 | 460 | #461 | 24 | #2,171 |
| 1975 | 473 | #424 | 45 | #1,284 |
| 1970 | 681 | #362 | 80 | #898 |
| 1965 | 544 | #399 | 62 | #937 |
| 1960 | 480 | #443 | 58 | #1,012 |
| 1955 | 297 | #534 | 71 | #876 |
| 1950 | 128 | #766 | 42 | #1,088 |
| 1945 | 25 | #1,667 | 9 | #2,432 |
| 1940 | 11 | #2,600 | 9 | #2,516 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,346 | — | — |
| 1930 | 10 | #2,890 | 5 | #4,117 |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | 9 | #3,013 |
| 1915 | — | — | 11 | #2,340 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
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Famous people named Darcy
- D'arcy Wretzky Musician · b. 1968
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Darcy mean?
Originally from Bois-d'Arcy, Yvelines in Northern France.
How popular is the name Darcy in 2025?
Darcy ranked #857 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 316 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Darcy?
26,203 babies have been named Darcy in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Darcy most popular?
Darcy peaked in 1970, when 761 newborns received the name.
Is Darcy a boy or girl name?
Darcy is used for both: about 89% of babies named Darcy have been girls and 11% boys.
Is the name Darcy rising or falling?
Darcy is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Darcy?
Well-known people named Darcy include D'arcy Wretzky (musician).