Darcy name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: Old French, Irish and Gaelic

Usage: English and Irish

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Darcy

d(a)-rcy

Meaning: From Arcy, A Descendant of the Dark and The Word Arx with the Meaning Fortress

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What does Darcy mean?
Variations of Darcy
How popular is Darcy?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Darcy
Sibling Names for Darcy
Famous People Named Darcy
Lists having Darcy

What does Darcy mean?

Meaning of Darcy is From Arcy, A Descendant of the Dark or The Word Arx with the Meaning Fortress used for both genders has its origin in Gaelic, Old French and Irish is mainly used in English and Irish.

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How do I pronounce Darcy?

d(a)-rcy is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Darcy. The other ways to say the name is dar-cy.

Variants of Darcy

Dar, Darby, Darnell, Darwin, Darci, Darr, Deorwine

Names that rhyme with Darcy

How popular is the name Darcy?

a popular name in United States with over 24370 new-borns have been given the name since 1915. Recently the moniker is on a rise, in 1968, it ranked 349th when 682 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

Additionally, the first name has been in the top 500 baby names 22 times Also, Darcy was a popular name in England and Wales. Over 8755 babies have been given the moniker in 46 years.

At its zenith in 2015, the moniker grabbed the 89th spot and 606 baby girls were given the name. However after 46 years, the name is on free fall on the charts.

Moreover, the first name has been to the top 100 baby names 5 times

Darcy is common in New South Wales where over 1684 new-borns have been given the name since 1999.

Currently at its peak, 125 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 74th position. Also, Darcy is common in Queensland where over 1787 new-borns have been given the name since 1996.

At present the name is rising, in 2018, 105 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 60th position. Also, Darcy is a common name in Victoria given to over 1094 babies in 11 years.

At the peak of its usage in 2017, 141 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 48th position.

Darcy is a unique baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 200 names.

Recently in 2016, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 137 on girl names chart when 43 babies were named Darcy. Over 413 babies in Ireland have been named Darcy. The first name is an uncommon baby name in France, although it has been in use since 2002 but could not make beyond the top 3000.

Over 110 babies in France have been named Darcy.

Darcy is a rare baby name in Belgium and may not be used now since it isn't seen since 1995. But Darcy is a popular baby name in Brazil where every 1 in 5000 have the name as well as in Canada.

According to our estimate, at least 100000 people have been bestowed Darcy around the globe.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	5436	17	1026	245
2022	6106	14	1074	232
2021	5297	17	1119	218
2020	8018	9	1182	195
2019	7153	11	1111	219
2018	5759	15	1149	211
2017	6334	13	1286	183
2016	9651	7	1277	189
2015	6662	12	1399	167
2014	6624	12	1291	184

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Facts

Darcy in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	33	23	55	13
	6	8	11	8
	5	0	3	0

Numerological aspects of Darcy

However, you live by other people's rules and social restrictions which is not good for you. You are an adventurer who follows his intuition. Your main characteristics are determination, courage, and enterprise. You prefer originality and hard work instead of taking the easier road to success. You always watch not to hurt anyone's emotions. You are always filled with positive and creative energy that you pass around.

Go through the following names similar to Darcy

Jaylynn - Commonly used in English preeminent, Jaylynn means "Bird of Light, Created Name or Feminine Variant of Jay" and a gender-neutral name is of English-American and English origin. Among girl names, eminent Jaylynn ranked 498 in year 2010 in United States
Buster - Prominent and Perennial unisex name Buster is used primarily in Swedish, English and Finnish, Buster means "To Break, Smash or Person who Breaks Things" is originated from Old English and English
Daisie - Daisie's meaning is Eye of the Day or Day's Eye is rooted from Old English used as a girl name is used in Danish, Swedish and English
Almon means Forsaken a Widower has its origin in Hebrew used dominantly in English is a gender-neutral name
Karson - Originated from Old Norse and Celtic, Renowned Karson is used as a gender-neutral name, Karson means "Son of Carr" is largely used in English

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Sibling Names for Darcy

Are you considering the name Darcy for your little one? Look no further than this list of sibling name options to inspire your decision-making process. From classic and timeless to modern and unique, we've got a range of names that pair perfectly with Darcy.

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Famous people named Darcy

Darcy Ribeiro, Brazilian anthropologist, author and politician
Darcy Clay, New Zealand singer, songwriter and musician,
Darcy Lever, nineteenth-century British author and expert
Darcy Marquardt, Canadian rower
Darcy McKeough, former politician in Ontario, Canada
Darcy Rose Byrnes, American actress
Darcy Burner, American businesswoman and politician
Darcy Tucker, Canadian former professional ice hockey player
Darcy Hordichuk, Canadian retired professional ice hockey winger
Darcy Frey, American writer from New York
Darcy Rota, Canadian retired professional ice hockey player
Darcy Verot, former Canadian ice hockey forward
Darcy Wakaluk, Ukrainian-Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender

Darcy Blake, Welsh former professional footballer
Darcy Regier, Canadian professional ice hockey executive and former player
Darcy Dolce Neto, retired Brazilian football right-back
Darcy Fehr, Canadian actor
Darcy Loewen, Canadian retired professional ice hockey player
Darcy Johnson, former American football tight end
Darcy Campbell, Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman
Darcy LaPier, American actress and model
Darcy Olsen, American nonprofit executive
Darcy Dugan, Australian bank robber and New South Wales' most notorious prison escape artist
Darcy Martini, retired ice hockey player
Darcy Hadfield, New Zealand rower
Darcy Flynn in The Witches as Actress

Darcy Halsey in All the Days Before Tomorrow as Actress
Darcy Isa in Episode #7.22 as Actress
Darcy Tyler in The Vampire Mistress as Actress
Darcy Ann Turner in Frankenpimp's Revenge: The Romeo and Juliet Massacre as Miscellaneous Crew
Darcy Hinton in Cindy, Come Home as Actress
Darcy Belsher is notable for his acting in movie We All Fall Down
In 1948, Darcy Cazarré played the role of Pai in comedy, musical film Poeira de Estrelas.
In 2000 comedy, drama flick, Four Letter Words, Darcy Bledsoe characterized Kim.
In 2011 horror, thriller film, Rift, Darcy Fowers characterized Jennifer Campbell.

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Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
Births Deaths And Marriages Victoria, https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/births/naming-your-child/popular-baby-names-in-victoria
Department of Jutsice, Government of Western Australia, https://bdm.justice.wa.gov.au/_apps/BabyNames/Default.aspx?uid=1144-3594-8619-1127
Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names

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