Darby Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationDAR-bee / /ˈdɑːr.bi/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: free; English: from the deer estate
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Darby has Irish origins, derived from the Gaelic 'Daire' meaning 'oak tree'. It is also associated with English place names, indicating a location related to deer. Historically, it has been used as both a surname and a given name. The name has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries over the years.
Trend Summary
Darby has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a modest presence in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Darbie
International Variants
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Famous people named Darby
Darby Stanchfield is an American actress known for her role in the television series 'Scandal'.
Darby Hinton is an American actor recognized for his work in the television series 'Daniel Boone'.
Fictional characters named Darby
Darby is a character in the children's television series 'Darby O'Gill and the Little People', known for his adventures with leprechauns.
Darby is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', often portrayed as a humorous side character.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Darby was first seen in the United States in 1913. Darby has ranked as high as #993 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in California, Minnesota, Indiana, North Carolina, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Darby has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Darby (2021)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1928 | 10 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1934 | 10 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 12 |
| 1947 | 15 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 11 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1951 | 18 |
| 1952 | 13 |
| 1953 | 18 |
| 1954 | 21 |
| 1955 | 20 |
| 1956 | 15 |
| 1957 | 24 |
| 1958 | 36 |
| 1959 | 47 |
| 1960 | 37 |
| 1961 | 35 |
| 1962 | 36 |
| 1963 | 30 |
| 1964 | 26 |
| 1965 | 16 |
| 1966 | 34 |
| 1967 | 31 |
| 1968 | 61 |
| 1969 | 102 |
| 1970 | 130 |
| 1971 | 96 |
| 1972 | 88 |
| 1973 | 77 |
| 1974 | 73 |
| 1975 | 50 |
| 1976 | 55 |
| 1977 | 45 |
| 1978 | 57 |
| 1979 | 36 |
| 1980 | 20 |
| 1981 | 33 |
| 1982 | 25 |
| 1983 | 30 |
| 1984 | 26 |
| 1985 | 27 |
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 31 |
| 1989 | 35 |
| 1990 | 33 |
| 1991 | 32 |
| 1992 | 42 |
| 1993 | 32 |
| 1994 | 35 |
| 1995 | 48 |
| 1996 | 33 |
| 1997 | 36 |
| 1998 | 39 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 40 |
| 2001 | 36 |
| 2002 | 35 |
| 2003 | 46 |
| 2004 | 25 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 37 |
| 2007 | 42 |
| 2008 | 37 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 46 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 40 |
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 10 |