Darcy
How to say it: DAR-see · /ˈdɑrsi/
From Norman surname D'Arcy (town of Arcy, France); also from Irish Ó Dorchaidhe meaning 'dark one'.
Darcy was the 717th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 316 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are up about 79% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #596 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #717 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 316 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,960 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | +79% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #596 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Peaking in the 1970s, Darcy has settled well below that level while staying in use. From here it is expected to turn upward.
What goes with it
Light and breathy with a crisp snap, Darcy sounds spirited and bookish. Tessa and Paige complement it nicely.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Darcy is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Irish.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #140. Ireland: #250.
Famous people named Darcy
- Darcy Rose Byrnes (born 1998)American actress
- Darcy Marquardt (born 1979)Canadian rower
- Darcy DeMoss (born 1963)American actress
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