Darey
Every Darey since 2005 — 735 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Darey
Darey is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,047 in 2025 with 40 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2005, 735 American babies have been named Darey. Its peak came in 2009, when 117 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Darey stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Darey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | #3,047 |
| 2024 | 36 | #3,286 |
| 2023 | 33 | #3,486 |
| 2022 | 20 | #4,887 |
| 2021 | 23 | #4,393 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,376 |
| 2019 | 25 | #4,136 |
| 2018 | 26 | #4,014 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,780 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,356 |
| 2015 | 26 | #4,003 |
| 2014 | 29 | #3,630 |
| 2013 | 31 | #3,428 |
| 2012 | 34 | #3,245 |
| 2011 | 45 | #2,673 |
| 2010 | 78 | #1,855 |
| 2009 | 117 | #1,435 |
| 2008 | 71 | #1,987 |
| 2007 | 22 | #4,404 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,124 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10,386 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Darey in 2025?
Darey ranked #3,047 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 40 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Darey?
735 babies have been named Darey in the United States since 2005, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Darey most popular?
Darey peaked in 2009, when 117 newborns received the name.
Is Darey a boy or girl name?
Darey is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Darey rising or falling?
Darey is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.