Darcy
d(a)-rcy,
dar-cy
US Popularity:1941
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):French
Meaning:Of Arcy, France; Descendant of the dark one; Dark-haired
Darcy is a gender-neutral name of Irish origin, meaning “dark-haired” or “descendant of the dark one.” It is said to be derived from the Irish surname Ó'Dorchaidhe from the Irish dorcha, meaning “dark.” This name also has French roots, appearing as a surname during the Norman era, meaning “of Arcy” from the French commune Bois d’Arcy. Darcy is a fitting name for baby born with dark locks or a creative choice for baby born at night.
Darcy Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Darcy is currently #401 on The Bump
Boy:Darcy is currently #298 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Darcy is currently #233 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Darcy is currently #1941 in U.S. births
Boy:Darcy is currently #13863 in U.S. births
Girl:Darcy is currently #2059 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#2056
in 2022
+ 67
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 378
Ancestry, Darcy Family History
House of Names, Darcy History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
SurnameDB, Last name: Darcy
WordSense, dorcha
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