Total births
358
Girls' name · since 1884
Darcus
Since 1884, U.S. Social Security records show 358 babies named Darcus, peaking in 1925. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 358
- total births
- 1884–1985
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
Darcus is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 358 have been recorded since 1884.
Darcus has 358 recorded births among girls since 1884, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1884 to 1985.
- 358 total births
- 1884–1985 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
358 girls have been named Darcus since 1884, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1985.
- 358
- total births
- 1884–1985
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Darcus was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
11 babies were named Darcus in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Darcus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Darcus splits its recorded history at 1941: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1884 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1925 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Darcus at a glance
Last recorded 1985Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1884
Darcus popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1884–1985
- Peak year (1925)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 102 years of records
Darcus popularity over time - boys
11 total births recorded since 1973 (Darcus as boys' name)
Darcus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Darcus's strongest decade.
80 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Darcus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1910s 24
1910s
24 births
- 1920s
1920s
80 births
- 1930s
1930s
62 births
- 1940s
1940s
38 births
- 1950s
1950s
69 births
- 1960s
1960s
51 births
- 1970s 23
1970s
23 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 80 births (22% of all-time use).
Darcus by state
Where Darcus concentrates geographically, total births since 1884
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 1.4% |
Texas share of Darcus's total US births 1.4%
5 of 358 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darcus? ▼
Darcus has been given to 358 babies in the U.S. since 1884, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1985. 11 babies were born in 1925, its single highest year.
When was Darcus most popular? ▼
Darcus was most popular in the 1920s decade with 80 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
Where is Darcus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Darcus are Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Darcus been used? ▼
Records for Darcus go back to 1884, giving 102 years of history through 1985.
What names are similar to Darcus? ▼
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 Darcus's data
- Darcus's decade-level peak was the 1920s (80 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Darcuss (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Darcus
Nearby Names Like Darcus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darcus
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 Darcus side by side: Darcus vs Darlene Darcus vs Darla Darcus vs Darcy
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Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1884–1985 (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. "Darcus: Baby Name Since 1884 - 358 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darcus. 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 Darcus 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.