Holding steady.
Popularity of Darice since 1947
Babies named Darice per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1955, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Darice's real moment was 1968.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 29 |
| 1950s | 368 |
| 1960s | 295 |
| 1970s | 341 |
| 1980s | 164 |
| 1990s | 92 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Darice is a mid-20th century American invention, first recorded in 1947. It never entered the top 1000 names, but it reached its highest usage in 1968, reflecting the era's taste for creative blends. Since then, it has maintained a stable but low level of use. The name's exact derivation is uncertain; it may combine elements of Darlene and Marice, or serve as a feminine variant of Darius. Its rarity gives it a distinctive feel, fitting for parents seeking a unique name with a vintage mid-century tone.
Darice is a modern American coinage that likely blends elements from Darlene and Marice, or may be a feminine elaboration of the Persian name Darius. It first appeared in the mid-20th century, with its peak popularity occurring in 1968. The name has remained in occasional use since, reflecting the mid-century trend of creating novel feminine names by combining familiar sounds.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dari, Rice, Dee
Variants: Daricea, Daryce, Darisse
Sibling names for Darice
Names that share Darice's style, for a brother or sister.
