Holding steady.
Popularity of Darbie since 1956
Babies named Darbie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 57 |
| 1970s | 75 |
| 1980s | 53 |
| 1990s | 119 |
| 2000s | 77 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Darbie is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1956, but it never entered the top 1000 most popular names. Its peak year came in 1995, reflecting a broader trend toward feminine names ending in -ie during that decade. The name has remained stable in usage since the 1990s, suggesting a small but dedicated group of parents who choose it. While its top states are not recorded, Darbie's trajectory shows it has never been widespread. The name is most likely a creative variant of Darcy, which itself comes from a Norman surname.
Darbie is a modern feminine spelling variant of Darcy, which itself derives from the Norman French surname d'Arcy, indicating a person from the village of Arcy in France. The name saw occasional use as a given name in the 20th century, especially in the United Kingdom and United States. Its popularity peaked in the 1990s, likely influenced by fashion for names ending in -ie or -y.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dar, Darby
Sibling names for Darbie
Names that share Darbie's style, for a brother or sister.
