Declining since 1985, #4,758 for girls today.
Popularity of Darci since 1950
Babies named Darci per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 280 |
| 1960s | 1,409 |
| 1970s | 1,817 |
| 1980s | 1,540 |
| 1990s | 671 |
| 2000s | 373 |
| 2010s | 269 |
| 2020s | 207 |
Meaning & origin
Darci is a feminine spelling variant of the surname-and-given-name Darcy, which itself derives from the Norman French d'Arcy. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1950, and its popularity peaked in 1980, when it was most fashionable. Since 1985, its usage has been steadily declining; as of the latest data (rank 4,758 in 2025), it is an uncommon choice, given to roughly 1 in 57,402 newborns. Despite its relative rarity, Darci has not seen a recent revival, and its top states were not significant enough to report. The name appeals to parents looking for a slightly tailored, surname-style name with a soft ending.
Darci is a spelling variant of Darcy, which originated as an English surname derived from the Norman French d'Arcy, meaning 'from Arcy' (a place in France). The name has been used as a given name since the late 19th century, adopted for its surname-like, preppy style. The spelling Darci became more popular in the mid-20th century, reflecting a trend toward feminizing surnames with an -i ending.
Where Darci is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Darci” around the world
Where Darci lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dar, Darc
Sibling names for Darci
Names that share Darci's style, for a brother or sister.
