Darcy

Gender Usage of the Name Darcy

Overall Gender Classification Methodology

Darcy is generally considered a unisex name, although one gender is somewhat more common. Current records show 30.99% male and 69.01% female bearers. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.

Popularity of the Name Darcy

Darcy is among the Top 8 Trending Unisex name Worldwide for 2026

Darcy is among the Top 5 Trending Unisex name in the United Kingdom for 2026

• Worldwide

  #6 Unisex name (2025)

• • United States

    #77 Unisex name (2025)

  • United Kingdom

    #9 Unisex name (2025)

  • Canada

    #63 Unisex name (2024)

  • Australia

    #4 Unisex name (2025)

Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.

Overall PopularityMethodology

Darcy is listed under Popular Unisex Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.

Ranking OverviewMethodology

Darcy ranked #6 on the Popular Unisex Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #9 in 2024 — an improvement of 3 places. Recently Darcy surged into the Top-10 — a notable jump in popularity.

Historically, its best recorded position was #5 in 2017. Its lowest recorded position was #80 in 1943. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 6 places (from #12 to #6).

Name StyleMethodology

Characteristics of the Name Darcy

Pronunciation & StructureMethodology

Phonetic Source

CMU

Syllables

2 syllables — Two-Syllable Unisex Names

Length

5 letters — Medium-Length Unisex Names

Starts with

D — Unisex Names Starting with D

Ends with

y — Unisex Names Ending in “y”

Name AestheticMethodology

Darcy consists of two syllables with a steady stress pattern, providing a balanced and smooth articulation. The cultural identity of the name is almost exclusively anchored to Fitzwilliam Darcy in Pride and Prejudice. These elements create a clear Elegant & Timeless aesthetic.

Middle Names For Darcy

Middle names used with DarcyMethodology

Darcy is most frequently used with these unisex middle names: Darcy Lee · Darcy Dee · Darcy Evans · Darcy Ramos · Darcy LaneView all 35 unisex middle names.

• Total 219 middle names used with Darcy
• 32 boy middle names used with Darcy
• 146 girl middle names used with Darcy

Middle name suggestions for DarcyMethodology

Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Darcy is most frequently associated with unisex middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.

Examples: Darcy Leslie · Darcy Lawson · Darcy Lavern · Darcy Layton · Darcy Latham. View all 191 suggested middle names.

Names Similar to Darcy

Sound Like Darcy Finder

Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Terrace · Terez · Dorsie · View all 7 names

Spelled Like Darcy Finder

Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Darby · Darly

Same Starting Sound Finder

Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Dakota · Dominique · Dara · View all Top 100 names

Rhymes With Darcy Finder

Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Jamie · Leslie · Charlie · View all Top 100 names

Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder

Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Taylor · Jamie · Leslie · View all Top 100 names

Dictionary & Etymology of “Darcy”

Dictionary Meaning of "Darcy"Methodology

• A Norman baronial surname from Old French

• A male given name transferred from the surname

• A female given name transferred from the surname, of mostly mid-20th century and later American usage

More Info

How to Spell Darcy in ASL

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• a
• r
• c
• y

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