Total births
27
Girls' name · since 1947
Darce
27 babies named Darce in U.S. Social Security records since 1947, with the highest year being 1962. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 27
- total births
- 1947–1976
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
27 girls have been named Darce since 1947, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Darce has been recorded 27 times among girls since 1947, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 1976.
- 27 total births
- 1947–1976 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
27 girls have been named Darce since 1947, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1976.
- 27
- total births
- 1947–1976
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Darce was born in this single decade.
1962
Single peak year
6 babies were named Darce in 1962 - its busiest year on record.
Darce's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Darce splits its recorded history at 1962: 63% of all births land in the more recent half, 37% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1947 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1962 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Darce at a glance
Last recorded 1976Peak year
1962
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1947
Darce popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–1976
- Peak year (1962)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Darce by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Darce's strongest decade.
16 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Darce births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1960s
1960s
16 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 16 births (59% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darce? ▼
Since 1947, Social Security records show 27 babies named Darce. The most recent recorded year was 1976. Its busiest year on record was 1962, with 6 births.
When was Darce most popular? ▼
Darce was most popular in the 1960s decade with 16 total births. The single peak year was 1962.
How long has the name Darce been used? ▼
Darce has been recorded in Social Security data since 1947, spanning 30 years of data through 1976.
What names are similar to Darce? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Darlene, Darla, Darcy, Dara, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Darce's data
- Darce's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (16 total births) through the 1970s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Darce
Nearby Names Like Darce
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darce
Darlene Girl
#1779 204,942 births
Darla Girl
#1026 43,667 births
Darcy Girl
#978 23,418 births
Dara Girl
#1035 13,692 births
Daria Girl
#1955 9,063 births
Compare Darce side by side: Darce vs Darlene Darce vs Darla Darce vs Darcy
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1947–1976 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Darce: Baby Name Since 1947 - 27 Births, Peak 1962." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darce. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Darce draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.