The nameDarcey
Darcey is a spelling of Darcy, a Norman surname, made famous by the ballerina Darcey Bussell.
- Girl's name
- Norman French
Meaning
Darcey comes from the Norman surname d'Arcy, "from Arcy", a place in France.
Origin
Norman French.
History
Darcey Bussell, principal dancer of the Royal Ballet, made the spelling known in Britain. In England and Wales it reached 72nd place in 2014.
Famous people named Darcey
- Darcey Bussell, ballerina
Popularity of the name Darcey
Darcey in the United States
Darcey was most popular in the United States in the 1970s, with 586 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Darcey. Its rise began around 1951, and it peaked in 1970. Half of all babies named Darcey in the United States were born before 1975, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Darcey in the United Kingdom
Darcey was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 6,238 births over the decade, 58% of all recorded babies named Darcey. Half of all babies named Darcey in the United Kingdom were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 228 births a year on average, against 543 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Darcey mean?
Darcey comes from the Norman surname d'Arcy, "from Arcy", a place in France.
What is the origin of the name Darcey?
Norman French.
Is Darcey a girl's or a boy's name?
Darcey is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Darcey?
In 2024, Darcey was the 14827th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 6 births.
Who are famous people named Darcey?
Darcey Bussell, ballerina.