Darci
Darci is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
From Arcy.
Origin and history
Darci is a spelling variant of Darcy, which originally derived from a Norman French surname denoting someone from Arcy in France. It evolved into a popular given name in the English-speaking world during the 20th century. In the United States, it remains a familiar yet less common choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
6,566 babies in the United States have been named Darci since 1880. It ranks #2086 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1894.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.8 %)
- MI (8.1 %)
- IA (7.8 %)
- WA (7.6 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 280 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,409 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,817 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,540 |
| 1990-2000 | 671 |
| 2000-2010 | 373 |
| 2010-2019 | 269 |
| 2020-2029 | 207 |
Famous people named Darci
- Darci Lynne Farmer: Ventriloquist, Singer
- Darci Kistler: Ballerina, Dance Educator
Fun facts
- The name stems from the French place name d'Arcy, which was brought to England following the Norman Conquest of 1066.
- The '-i' ending gained popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century as a modern alternative to the traditional Darcy spelling.