Darcey
Pronunciation: [ d-AHRS-ee ]
Darcey is a girl baby name. Ranked #36,604 in the US, popular nicknames include Dar, Day, and Darie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Darcey is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-AHRS-ee.
Parents who love the name Darcey often also consider Lezlee, Aren, Christiane .
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Historical Record
Darcey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,042 babies have been named Darcey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Darcey is past its peak , currently ranked #36,604 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,604
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Darcey is also used as a boy name, ranked #10662.
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About the Name Darcey
Darcey is a girl name .
Is Darcey a boy or girl name? Darcey is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #36,604 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #10,662. Darcey is more commonly used as a boy name.
Darcey is currently ranked #36,604 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Darcey include Dar, Day, Darie, and Darcie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Darcey include Darcy, Darcie, Darci . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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