Total births
2,070
Girls' name · since 1947
Darcey
Since 1947, U.S. Social Security records show 2,070 babies named Darcey, peaking in 1970. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #13689
- among girls today
- 2,070
- born since 1947
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other girls
2,070 babies have been named Darcey since 1947, making it today's #13689 girls' name.
Darcey has 2,070 recorded births among girls since 1947, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #13689 as of the latest data, more common than 23% of girls, busiest in the 1970s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 2025.
- #13689 among girls today
- 2,070 born since 1947
- 1970s peak decade
- 23% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Darcey is currently the #13689 girls' name in America, more common than 23% of girls - 2,070 born since 1947, peaking in the 1970s.
- #13689
- among girls today
- 2,070
- born since 1947
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other girls
Darcey vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#13689
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 23% of names given to girls today.
1970s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Darcey was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
77 babies were named Darcey in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
How Darcey compares
2,070 Top 22% higher than 78% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Darcey's all-time total is 5x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Darcey | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,070 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 77 | 48 | 19,840 |
Darcey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Darcey's full recorded timeline at 1986, 30% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 70% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1947, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1970 peak of 77 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Darcey at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1970
Current rank
#13,689
Active since
1947
Darcey popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–2025
- Peak year (1970)
- 77
- Annual births at peak, across 79 years of records
Darcey popularity over time - boys
93 total births recorded since 1955 (Darcey as boys' name)
Darcey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Darcey's strongest decade.
553 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Darcey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 17
1940s
17 births
- 1950s 186
1950s
186 births
- 1960s
1960s
455 births
- 1970s
1970s
553 births
- 1980s
1980s
349 births
- 1990s 209
1990s
209 births
- 2000s 104
2000s
104 births
- 2010s 125
2010s
125 births
- 2020s 72
2020s
72 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 553 births (27% of all-time use).
How Darcey compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Darcey's total volume
Darcey vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Darcey by state
Where Darcey concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 97 | 4.7% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 68 | 3.3% |
| #3 | New York | | 56 | 2.7% |
| #4 | Wisconsin | | 24 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Massachusetts | | 23 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 22 | 1.1% |
| #7 | Connecticut | | 10 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Washington | | 10 | 0.5% |
California share of Darcey's total US births 4.7%
Even split
97 of 2,070 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Darcey appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darcey? ▼
Since 1947, Social Security records show 2,070 babies named Darcey. Today it holds rank #13689 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1970, with 77 births.
When was Darcey most popular? ▼
Darcey was most popular in the 1970s decade with 553 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Darcey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Darcey are California (97 births), Michigan (68 births), New York (56 births).
How long has the name Darcey been used? ▼
Records for Darcey go back to 1947, giving 79 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Darcey? ▼
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 Darcey's data
- Darcey's decade-level peak was the 1970s (553 total births); usage has since declined to 72 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Darceys (97 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Darcey
Nearby Names Like Darcey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darcey
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 Darcey side by side: Darcey vs Darlene Darcey vs Darla Darcey vs Darcy
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Darcey
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1947–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Darcey: #13689 Girls' Name - 2,070 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darcey. 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 Darcey 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 June 2026.