Holding steady, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Darragh since 1956
Babies named Darragh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 | 0 |
| 1960s | 10 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 | 6 |
| 1990s | 8 | 23 |
| 2000s | 5 | 86 |
| 2010s | 0 | 81 |
| 2020s | 0 | 69 |
Meaning & origin
Darragh is a distinctly Irish name with roots in the Gaelic word for oak, tied to the ancient name for Derry. First recorded in U.S. data in 1987, it saw its peak usage in 2021 and has remained stable since. In 2025, it ranked 8,243, with approximately 1 in 189,786 newborns receiving the name. The name has strong Irish cultural resonance and is often chosen to honor Irish heritage.
Darragh is an anglicized form of the Irish name Darragh, which is derived from the Gaelic word 'dair' meaning oak. It is related to the surname O'Daire and the place name Daire, an ancient name for the city of Derry, meaning 'oak grove'. The name has been used in Ireland for centuries and became popular as a given name in the late 20th century.
“Darragh” around the world
Where Darragh lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
#19
in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Darra, Daz
Sibling names for Darragh
Names that share Darragh's style, for a brother or sister.
