Darcie Girl

Popularity: #905 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DAR-see //ˈdɑːrsi//

Origin: Irish; French

Meaning: Irish: dark; French: from the oak tree

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Darcie is of French origin, derived from the Old French name "Darcy," which itself comes from the Norman surname "D'Arcy." This surname is believed to have originated from a place name in France, specifically the village of Arcy in the region of Normandy. The etymology can be traced further back to the Latin word "d'Arciacum," which means "from the estate of Arcius," a name likely linked to a Roman landowner.

The transition of the name into English occurred during 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 Darcie has been associated with notable figures, particularly in the context of English nobility.

The surname D'Arcy was borne by several prominent families in medieval England, and it appears in various historical records from the 12th century onward. One significant milestone is the mention of the D'Arcy family in the Domesday Book of 1086, which documented the lands and resources of England following the Norman Conquest.

The name also appears in various medieval texts and genealogies, contributing to its historical significance. Culturally, the name Darcie has been linked to themes of nobility and land ownership, reflecting the status of those who bore it in the past.

The name has also been associated with the concept of strength and resilience, qualities that have been admired throughout history. In some contexts, diminutive forms such as "Darcy" have emerged, further enriching the name's cultural tapestry.

Overall, Darcie encapsulates a blend of linguistic heritage and historical resonance, marking its place within the broader narrative of names that have traversed time and geography.

Famous people named Darcie

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Darcie Lynn is a ventriloquist and singer best known for America's Got Talent, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and her own tour.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Darcie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Darcie was first seen in the United States in 1942.

Darcie has ranked as high as #1257 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in California, Michigan, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Darcie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Darcie 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 Darcie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Darcie.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 43 43
2024 60 60
2023 41 41
2022 34 34
2021 34 34
2020 24 24
2019 48 48
2018 32 32
2017 24 24
2016 13 13
2015 25 25
2014 27 27
2013 33 33
2012 25 25
2011 16 16
2010 22 22
2009 19 19
2008 14 14
2007 24 24
2006 17 17
2005 17 17
2004 23 23
2003 28 28
2002 28 28
2001 33 33
2000 27 27
1999 36 36
1998 36 36
1997 34 34
1996 48 48
1995 45 45
1994 41 41
1993 63 63
1992 78 78
1991 72 72
1990 92 92
1989 100 100
1988 94 94
1987 72 72
1986 96 96
1985 110 110
1984 151 151
1983 141 141
1982 136 136
1981 137 137
1980 160 160
1979 139 139
1978 134 134
1977 164 164
1976 147 147
1975 200 200
1974 182 182
1973 190 190
1972 158 158
1971 211 211
1970 202 202
1969 184 184
1968 148 148
1967 121 121
1966 84 84
1965 93 93
1964 110 110
1963 92 92
1962 74 74
1961 102 102
1960 77 77
1959 65 65
1958 55 55
1957 55 55
1956 46 46
1955 45 45
1954 48 48
1953 37 37
1952 33 33
1951 26 26
1950 16 16
1949 15 15
1948 6 6
1947 9 9
1946 6 6
1942 6 6

Top States for Darcie (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
PA 6
55%
TN 5
45%