Darby
Pronunciation: [ d-AHRB-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Darby first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,714 babies have been named Darby in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Darby is past its peak , currently ranked #8,296 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,296
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Darby
Darby is a boy name .
Is Darby a boy or girl name? Darby is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,296 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,183. Darby is more commonly used as a girl name.
Darby is currently ranked #8,296 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Darby include Dar, Day, Daie, and Darkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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