Darcy Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationDAR-see / /ˈdɑːrsi/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: dark; English: from the fortress
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Darcy has Irish origins, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Dorchaidhe, meaning 'descendant of Dorchaidh.' It is also associated with the English surname derived from a place name in Normandy. The name gained popularity in the 19th century, notably through the character Fitzwilliam Darcy in Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice.' Today, it is used as both a first name and a surname.
Trend Summary
Darcy has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable rise in usage since the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Darcey
- Darcy
International Variants
- Darcy (English)
- Darcie (French)
Famous people named Darcy
Darcy Bussell is a renowned British ballerina known for her performances with the Royal Ballet.
Darcy Blake is a former professional footballer who played as a defender in the English leagues.
Darcy Oake is a Canadian magician and illusionist known for his performances on 'Britain's Got Talent.'.
Darcy McGee was an Irish-Canadian politician and journalist, a Father of Confederation in Canada.
Fictional characters named Darcy
Darcy Lewis is a character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, portrayed as a political intern and friend to Jane Foster.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Darcy was first seen in the United States in 1915. Darcy has ranked as high as #1043 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in California, New York, Michigan, North Dakota, and Minnesota. In the past 5 years the name Darcy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Darcy (1989)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 11 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1917 | 12 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 13 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 17 |
| 1928 | 10 |
| 1929 | 13 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1932 | 10 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1936 | 10 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1939 | 11 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1942 | 15 |
| 1943 | 12 |
| 1944 | 11 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1946 | 14 |
| 1947 | 19 |
| 1948 | 20 |
| 1949 | 23 |
| 1950 | 42 |
| 1951 | 36 |
| 1952 | 43 |
| 1953 | 39 |
| 1954 | 57 |
| 1955 | 71 |
| 1956 | 55 |
| 1957 | 75 |
| 1958 | 71 |
| 1959 | 62 |
| 1960 | 58 |
| 1961 | 67 |
| 1962 | 55 |
| 1963 | 70 |
| 1964 | 46 |
| 1965 | 62 |
| 1966 | 54 |
| 1967 | 62 |
| 1968 | 69 |
| 1969 | 68 |
| 1970 | 80 |
| 1971 | 64 |
| 1972 | 55 |
| 1973 | 53 |
| 1974 | 57 |
| 1975 | 45 |
| 1976 | 55 |
| 1977 | 46 |
| 1978 | 37 |
| 1979 | 35 |
| 1980 | 24 |
| 1981 | 28 |
| 1982 | 29 |
| 1983 | 29 |
| 1984 | 29 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1986 | 40 |
| 1987 | 29 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1989 | 26 |
| 1990 | 24 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 29 |