Holding steady.
Popularity of Darthy since 1915
Babies named Darthy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 14 |
| 1920s | 134 |
| 1930s | 107 |
| 1940s | 42 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Darthy is a name first recorded in the United States in 1915, with its peak usage occurring in 1927. Despite the modern association with the fictional Darth Vader, the name's appearance in the 1910s shows it predates the Star Wars franchise by decades. The name has never been ranked in the top 1000 since the inception of the SSA database, and records show only a handful of births over the decades. Its trajectory has been stable but at extremely low numbers, with no recent revival. The name's origins are uncertain, possibly a creative variant of Darcy or Darnell, or simply a unique coined name from the early 20th century. Without any top states or notable bearers, Darthy remains a rare and enigmatic choice.
Darthy is a rare name first recorded in the United States in 1915, predating the Star Wars franchise. It may be a variant or diminutive of names like Darcy (from Norman French d'Arcy) or Darnell (from Old English). Its peak in 1927 suggests a possible invention or short-lived fashion. The name has seen no significant revival since.
Sibling names for Darthy
Names that share Darthy's style, for a brother or sister.
