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Originally meaning 'from Arcy' in France or 'dark' in Gaelic, Darcey represents a person with a mysterious yet vibrant spirit who brings depth and elegance to every room they enter.

Key Stats

Total births878
GenderMale (53% / 47%)
Peak year2010
Peak generationGen Z
First recorded1971
Most recent2025
Syllables2
OriginEnglish, French, Irish
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

HI — 60%CA — 40%AK — 0%RI — 0%NE — 0%

Notable People

Darcey Bussell (Prima Ballerina) · Darcey Silva (Reality TV Personality) · Darcey Steinke (Novelist) · D'Arcy Carden (Comedy Actress) · Darcey Wilson (Film Actress)

Nicknames & Diminutives

DarceDeeCece

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