Darcey
4 countries#147 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Darcey was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
10,017 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #532 · peaked in 2015 with 796 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
9,185 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #147 · peaked in 2015 with 740 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
2,163 births recorded 1947–2025 · currently #8860 · peaked in 1970 with 83 births
Most common in: California, Michigan, New York, Wisconsin, Massachusetts
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
562 births recorded 2000–2025 · currently #429 · peaked in 2010 with 40 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
270 births recorded 2000–2024 · peaked in 2014 with 26 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Darcey’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #316 | — |
| 2003 | #299 | ↑17 |
| 2004 | #295 | ↑4 |
| 2005 | #261 | ↑34 |
| 2006 | #176 | ↑85 |
| 2007 | #137 | ↑39 |
| 2008 | #119 | ↑18 |
| 2009 | #107 | ↑12 |
| 2010 | #126 | ↓19 |
| 2011 | #131 | ↓5 |
| 2012 | #89 | ↑42 |
| 2013 | #84 | ↑5 |
| 2014 | #72 | ↑12 |
| 2015 | #77 | ↓5 |
| 2016 | #82 | ↓5 |
| 2017 | #92 | ↓10 |
| 2018 | #116 | ↓24 |
| 2019 | #122 | ↓6 |
| 2020 | #127 | ↓5 |
| 2021 | #147 | ↓20 |
Frequently asked questions about Darcey
Is Darcey a popular name?
Yes — Darcey currently ranks #147 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Darcey more common for boys or girls?
Darcey is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Darcey most popular?
Darcey peaked in 2015 in England & Wales, with 740 recorded births that year.
Is Darcey rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Darcey’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #753 in 1996 to #147 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Darcey?
At least 12,180 babies have been recorded with the name Darcey across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Darcey popular in more than one country?
Yes — Darcey appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Darcey?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Darcey include Dannia.
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