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Darcie
GirlEnglish, French· “variant of Darcy, from a Norman place name”
- Meaning
- variant of Darcy, from a Norman place name
- Origin
- English, French
- Pronunciation
- DAR-see
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #3,533
- US babies 2025
- 43
- Best rank
- #718 (1971)
- Peak year
- 1971
Meaning and origin of Darcie
Darcie is an English and French name that is usually said to mean “variant of Darcy, from a Norman place name”.
Darcie is a spelling of Darcy, which began as a Norman surname, d'Arcy, "from Arcy," a place in France. Norman families brought the surname to England and Ireland, and in Ireland it was also adopted for the Gaelic Ó Dorchaidhe, from dorcha, "dark." Jane Austen's Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice, published in 1813, made the surname famous. As a first name it has moved to girls, and the -ie ending of Darcie marks it as feminine. It is said DAR-see. Darci and Darcey sound exactly the same.
Popularity over time
Darcie first appears in US Social Security records in 1942. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 13 different years, starting in 1967. Its best national rank was #718 in 1971, the same year it reached its highest count of 211 babies. In 2025, 43 babies were named Darcie, and it ranked #3,533 nationally. That is 72% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,573 in 1950, #935 in 1980, #4,436 in 2000, #6,022 in 2010, and #3,533 in 2025. Of the 5,753 US girls named Darcie since records began, 30% were born in the 1970s, its biggest decade. The 1980s come next, with 1,197 babies. Since 2010, 501 more have been named Darcie.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Charisse, Nicolle, Shiela, Jenni, and Candida.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Darcie ranked highest in Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #3414 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Darcie is usually pronounced DAR-see, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with D and ends in “-ie”.
Middle names for Darcie
A few middle names that flow with Darcie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Darcie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Darcie mean?
Darcie is an English and French name that is usually said to mean “variant of Darcy, from a Norman place name”.
What is the origin of the name Darcie?
Darcie has English and French roots. Darcie is a spelling of Darcy, which began as a Norman surname, d'Arcy, "from Arcy," a place in France.
Is Darcie a popular name?
Not especially. Darcie ranked #3,533 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Darcie a boy or girl name?
Darcie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Darcie?
Darcie is usually pronounced DAR-see. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings