How Many People Are Named Darcia?

Complete statistics for the name Darcia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Darcia
Very Rare
French and Persian roots, depending on derivation

Darcia has a very unique sound, barely making it onto the radar. About 480 people are named Darcia in the U.S., and it's as rare as 1 in 687,292 Americans. Most Darcias are over 60, giving it a distinctly old-world feel.

~480
Living in US
1 in 687,292
Americans
1957
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A variant of Darcy or Daria, often associated with darkness or holding firm
🌐
Origin
French and Persian roots, depending on derivation
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Gentle Compassionate Intuitive Creative
9
Life Path Number

The number 9 in numerology is traditionally linked to compassion, generosity, and a humanitarian spirit. People associated with this number tend to be idealistic and driven by a desire to make the world a better place.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,155
Worldwide Bearers
#128,052
Global Rank
🇨🇬 Congo
1,369
🇺🇸 United States
851
🇧🇷 Brazil
536
🇨🇦 Canada
95
🇨🇩 DR Congo
62
🇻🇪 Venezuela
43
🇯🇲 Jamaica
36
🇳🇿 New Zealand
19
🇵🇦 Panama
16
🇵🇭 Philippines
12

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
480 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 60
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
269
Would be 30–60 (50%)
274
Would be over 60 (50%)

All 543 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: 1957

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
55
Modern Appeal
45
International
91

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Darcia Through the Generations

Darcia is a name with a rich history, peaking in 1957 with 28 births. Today, only 480 people carry this name in the U.S., which is significantly lower than its all-time total of 543 births. This gap highlights the name's decline in popularity over the decades. The majority of Darcias, 50%, are over 60, indicating a strong presence among older generations. Interestingly, the name remains stable, suggesting it hasn't seen a resurgence in recent years despite its rarity. Its world ranking of #128,052 with 3,155 living bearers worldwide places it most commonly in Congo, adding an international dimension to its story.

✨ Similar Names to Darcia

📄 About the Name Darcia

How Many People Have the Name Darcia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 480 people in the United States currently share the name Darcia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 687,292 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Darcia a Common or Rare Name?

Darcia 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 Darcia Mean?

Darcia means "A variant of Darcy or Daria, often associated with darkness or holding firm" and comes from French and Persian roots, depending on derivation origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Darcia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Darcia Most Popular?

The name Darcia reached peak popularity in 1957, with 28 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Darcia?

Approximately 480 people named Darcia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 543. That works out to roughly 1 in 687,292 Americans.

Is Darcia a rare name?

Darcia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 687,292 Americans has this name.

What does the name Darcia mean?

Darcia means "A variant of Darcy or Daria, often associated with darkness or holding firm" and comes from French and Persian roots, depending on derivation origins.

Is Darcia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Darcia are male and 100% are female.

When was Darcia most popular?

Darcia peaked in 1957 with 28 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US480
All-Time Births543
1 in X1 in 687,292
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age60
Peak Year1957
World Rank#128,052
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.