Darby
3 countries#2564 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Darby was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
11,278 births recorded 1913–2025 · currently #2564 · peaked in 1995 with 539 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
292 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #869 · peaked in 2021 with 30 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
262 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1628 · peaked in 2021 with 24 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
30 births recorded 1999–2025 · currently #780 · peaked in 2021 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Darby’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1440 | — |
| 2007 | #1292 | ↑148 |
| 2008 | #1461 | ↓169 |
| 2009 | #1639 | ↓178 |
| 2010 | #1481 | ↑158 |
| 2011 | #1592 | ↓111 |
| 2012 | #1744 | ↓152 |
| 2013 | #1737 | ↑7 |
| 2014 | #1892 | ↓155 |
| 2015 | #1861 | ↑31 |
| 2016 | #1735 | ↑126 |
| 2017 | #1721 | ↑14 |
| 2018 | #2130 | ↓409 |
| 2019 | #2109 | ↑21 |
| 2020 | #2196 | ↓87 |
| 2021 | #2024 | ↑172 |
| 2022 | #2579 | ↓555 |
| 2023 | #2415 | ↑164 |
| 2024 | #3119 | ↓704 |
| 2025 | #2564 | ↑555 |
Frequently asked questions about Darby
Is Darby a popular name?
Yes — Darby currently ranks #2564 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Darby more common for boys or girls?
Darby is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Darby most popular?
Darby peaked in 1995 in United States, with 539 recorded births that year.
Is Darby rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Darby’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4181 in 1936 to #2564 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Darby?
At least 11,570 babies have been recorded with the name Darby across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Darby popular in more than one country?
Yes — Darby appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Darby?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Darby include Samirah, Taelyn, Davie, Dianna.
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