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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DAR-see //ˈdɑːr.si//
Origin: Irish; Latin
Meaning: Irish: 'dark'; Latin: 'from Arcadia'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Darci is derived from the French surname "Darcy," which itself originates from the Norman French name "d'Arcy," meaning "from Arcy," a place in France. The etymology can be traced back to the Latin "d'Arcia," which is believed to have roots in the Gaulish language, possibly referring to a location or a personal name.
The transition into English occurred following the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many Norman names were introduced into the English lexicon, particularly among the aristocracy and landowners. Historically, the name Darcy gained prominence through notable figures, such as the 14th-century English nobleman John Darcy, who served as a soldier and statesman.
The name has also been immortalized in literature, most famously through the character Fitzwilliam Darcy in Jane Austen's novel "Pride and Prejudice," published in the early 19th century. This character has contributed to the name's association with qualities such as nobility and romantic intrigue, further embedding it in cultural consciousness.
Culturally, the name Darci and its variants have been associated with strength and independence, often reflecting the characteristics attributed to its historical bearers. The name has also been adapted into various diminutive forms, such as Darcey or Darcie, which have been used in different contexts.
The enduring appeal of the name can be linked to its rich historical roots and the literary connections that have shaped its perception over the centuries.
Famous people named Darci
In this section, you will find notable people named Darci. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Darci who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Darci Lynne Farmer is a ventriloquist and singer best known for winning America's Got Talent, performing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and her own television specials.
Darci H. is a model best known for her work with various fashion brands and appearances in international magazines.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Darci was first seen in the United States in 1950.
Darci has ranked as high as #873 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in California, Michigan, Iowa, Washington, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Darci has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Darci is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Darci was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Darci (2020)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VA | 6 | |
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Darci.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 37 |
| 2023 | 38 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2020 | 47 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2018 | 41 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2008 | 40 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2005 | 31 |
| 2004 | 48 |
| 2003 | 45 |
| 2002 | 37 |
| 2001 | 44 |
| 2000 | 51 |
| 1999 | 47 |
| 1998 | 46 |
| 1997 | 51 |
| 1996 | 55 |
| 1995 | 69 |
| 1994 | 58 |
| 1993 | 66 |
| 1992 | 83 |
| 1991 | 85 |
| 1990 | 111 |
| 1989 | 126 |
| 1988 | 112 |
| 1987 | 99 |
| 1986 | 105 |
| 1985 | 141 |
| 1984 | 150 |
| 1983 | 180 |
| 1982 | 182 |
| 1981 | 203 |
| 1980 | 242 |
| 1979 | 218 |
| 1978 | 134 |
| 1977 | 159 |
| 1976 | 153 |
| 1975 | 160 |
| 1974 | 192 |
| 1973 | 175 |
| 1972 | 175 |
| 1971 | 217 |
| 1970 | 234 |
| 1969 | 217 |
| 1968 | 180 |
| 1967 | 150 |
| 1966 | 143 |
| 1965 | 124 |
| 1964 | 134 |
| 1963 | 117 |
| 1962 | 121 |
| 1961 | 114 |
| 1960 | 109 |
| 1959 | 58 |
| 1958 | 56 |
| 1957 | 28 |
| 1956 | 38 |
| 1955 | 26 |
| 1954 | 29 |
| 1953 | 20 |
| 1952 | 12 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1950 | 8 |