The nameDarcie

Darcie is a feminine spelling of Darcy, a Norman surname. It is popular in England and Wales.

Meaning

Darcie comes from the Norman surname d'Arcy, "from Arcy", a place in France. It is also linked to the Irish Ó Dorchaidhe, "dark".

Origin

Norman French and Irish.

History

Darcie reached 66th place in England and Wales in 2017. The spellings Darcy, Darcey and Darcie are all given in Britain.

Popularity of the name Darcie

Darcie in the United States

2804thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
1971peak year (211 births)
5,710babies named Darcie in the United States since 1880
0106211 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Darcie was most popular in the United States in the 1970s, with 1,727 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Darcie. Its rise began around 1951, and it peaked in 1971. Half of all babies named Darcie in the United States were born before 1977, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 39 births a year on average, against 28 in the five years before.

Darcie in the United Kingdom

88thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2017peak year (935 births)
12,459babies named Darcie in the United Kingdom since 1997
0468935 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Darcie was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 6,759 births over the decade, 54% of all recorded babies named Darcie. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Darcie in the United Kingdom were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 603 births a year on average, against 802 in the five years before.

Sibling names for Darcie

Names from the same generation as Darcie, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Darcie mean?

Darcie comes from the Norman surname d'Arcy, "from Arcy", a place in France. It is also linked to the Irish Ó Dorchaidhe, "dark".

What is the origin of the name Darcie?

Norman French and Irish.

Is Darcie a girl's or a boy's name?

Darcie is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Darcie?

In 2024, Darcie was the 2804th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 60 births.

What are good sibling names for Darcie?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Sakina, Maude, Anny and Reva for a sister, Clement, Armin, Lemuel and Naim for a brother.