Darcey
Pronunciation: [ d-AHRS-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Darcey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 94 babies have been named Darcey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Darcey is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,662 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,662
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Darcey is also used as a girl name, ranked #36604.
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About the Name Darcey
Darcey is a boy name .
Is Darcey a boy or girl name? Darcey is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,662 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #36,604. Darcey is more commonly used as a boy name.
Darcey is currently ranked #10,662 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Darcey include Dar, Darc, Darcy, Darcie, Day, Daie, and Darkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Darcey include Darcy . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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