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soh-FEE-uh
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Darcy
GirlEnglish, French· “from Arcy, a French place”
- Meaning
- from Arcy, a French place
- Origin
- English, French
- Pronunciation
- DAR-see
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #857
- US babies 2025
- 316
- Best rank
- #349 (1968)
- Peak year
- 1970
Meaning and origin of Darcy
Darcy is an English and French name that means “from Arcy, a French place”.
Darcy traces back to a Norman family name taken from Arcy, a place in France, so it originally meant from Arcy. The family came to England after the Norman Conquest, and the surname later spread to Ireland. Literature gave the name its most famous bearer, Fitzwilliam Darcy of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, first published in eighteen thirteen. As a given name, Darcy is now used mostly for girls, though it began as a surname for both sexes. It feels refined, romantic and slightly bookish. The spelling D'Arcy preserves the original French form.
Other spellings with the same sound: Darcey.
Popularity over time
Darcy first appears in US Social Security records in 1917. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 48 different years, starting in 1949. Its best national rank was #349 in 1968, and the most babies received it in 1970, when 681 were named Darcy. In 2025, 316 babies were named Darcy, and it ranked #857 nationally. That is 89% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #766 in 1950, #461 in 1980, #1,382 in 2000, #1,531 in 2010, and #857 in 2025. Of the 23,418 US girls named Darcy since records began, 24% were born in the 1960s, its biggest decade. The 1970s come next, with 4,985 babies. Since 2010, 3,221 more have been named Darcy.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Annmarie, Anissa, Bridgette, Lea, and Deena.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Darcy ranked highest in Kentucky, Arkansas, and Utah.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | #313 | 14 |
| Arkansas | #390 | 8 |
| Utah | #391 | 11 |
| Mississippi | #397 | 7 |
| Alabama | #450 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 93% of US babies named Darcy over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Darcy is usually pronounced DAR-see, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with D and ends in “-cy”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Darcey.
Middle names for Darcy
A few middle names that flow with Darcy: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Darcy
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Darcy mean?
Darcy is an English and French name that means “from Arcy, a French place”.
What is the origin of the name Darcy?
Darcy has English and French roots. Darcy traces back to a Norman family name taken from Arcy, a place in France, so it originally meant from Arcy.
Is Darcy a popular name?
Yes. Darcy ranked #857 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Darcy a boy or girl name?
Darcy is mainly a girl's name. About 93% of US babies named Darcy over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Darcy?
Darcy 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