Darby
Darby is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Deer park or settlement with deer.
Origin and history
Darby is an English name derived from an Old Norse place name meaning 'deer park' or 'deer settlement'. Originally used as a surname, it evolved into a given name in the English-speaking world. In the United States, it remains a charming and recognizable choice with steady moderate usage for girls.
Popularity in the United States
8,338 babies in the United States have been named Darby since 1880. It ranks #1829 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1663.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.1 %)
- CA (11.9 %)
- FL (8.2 %)
- OH (5.5 %)
- GA (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 13 |
| 1940-1950 | 176 |
| 1950-1960 | 276 |
| 1960-1970 | 444 |
| 1970-1980 | 616 |
| 1980-1990 | 666 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,599 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,948 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,162 |
| 2020-2029 | 438 |
Famous people named Darby
- Darby Stanchfield: Actress, Director
- Darby Camp: Actress
Fun facts
- The name stems from Old Norse 'dýr' meaning deer and 'býr' meaning farmstead or settlement.
- Darby developed as a variant spelling of Derby, a historic borough in England.