How Many People Are Named Darcey?
Complete statistics for the name Darcey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Darcey is a very rare female name, with only 2,007 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 164,440 Americans. It's a name that's been around since 1970 when it peaked with 83 births, but it's now experiencing a bit of a resurgence.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 11 is often associated with intuition and spiritual insight.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 47All 2,153 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1970Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Darcey Through the Generations
Darcey has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, with its popularity peaking in 1970. Today, the name enjoys a diverse age distribution, with 16% of those named Darcey being under 30, 62% falling within the 30-60 age range, and 22% over 60. This balanced demographic suggests a timeless appeal that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Darcey's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Darcey
How Many People Have the Name Darcey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 664 people in the United States currently share the name Darcey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 499,171 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Darcey a Common or Rare Name?
Darcey is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Darcey Mean?
Darcey means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Darcey in SSA data, approximately 4% are male and 96% are female.
When Was Darcey Most Popular?
The name Darcey reached peak popularity in 1970, with 83 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Darcey?
Approximately 664 people named Darcey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 664. That works out to roughly 1 in 499,171 Americans.
Is Darcey a rare name?
Darcey is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 499,171 Americans has this name.
What does the name Darcey mean?
Darcey means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Darcey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 4% of people named Darcey are male and 96% are female.
When was Darcey most popular?
Darcey peaked in 1970 with 83 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.