Darby Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Darby originates from Old Norse, meaning 'deer farm'. It evolved from 'Darbi' to its modern form. The name reflects traits of friendliness and approachability. There is no biblical relevance associated with it.
The name Darby is most popular in Montana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Darby has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Darby' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4108th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3152nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1640th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1040th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2090th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2888th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4574th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3988th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1936th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1711th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1191st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1117th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2057th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Darby' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Darby"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɑːrbi/
Origin
Old Norse
Etymology
The name Darby is derived from the Old Norse name 'Darbi', which has roots in the word for 'deer' and 'by', meaning 'farm' or 'settlement'.
Meaning
deer farm
Language Evolution
Darbi, Darby
Historical Usage
The name Darby gained popularity in England during the Middle Ages, particularly as a place name and surname before being adopted as a given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Darbie, Darb, Dar
Modern Popularity & Image
Darby is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with a sense of warmth and community.
Famous People
Darby Stanchfield, Darby Hinton, Darby O'Gill
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Darby"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Darby"
"Darby" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4108th of 7545 | 59 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3152nd of 6773 | 106 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1640th of 7552 | 434 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1040th of 10718 | 971 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2090th of 16616 | 516 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2888th of 24088 | 580 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4574th of 23106 | 261 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3988th of 9204 | 94 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1936th of 12526 | 593 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1711th of 19264 | 887 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1191st of 27321 | 2,187 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1117th of 35406 | 3,383 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2057th of 30306 | 1,125 |
Regional Popularity of "Darby" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
55.73% 1241st/2227 |
- | - |
50.63% 1405th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
36.36% 1068th/2937 |
43.76% 1524th/3483 |
34.42% 1211th/3518 |
32.34% 1308th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
49.71% 2582nd/5194 |
47.51% 3001st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
52.75% 2417th/4582 |
- |
53.40% 3905th/7313 |
35.59% 2656th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
58.49% 3671st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Darby" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
94.32% 2292nd/2430 |
60.32% 1721st/2853 |
79.68% 2211th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
74.12% 2177th/2937 |
77.63% 2704th/3483 |
48.55% 1708th/3518 |
44.44% 1797th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
31.51% 1161st/3685 |
37.12% 1661st/4475 |
19.66% 1021st/5194 |
21.80% 1377th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
24.14% 1106th/4582 |
28.76% 1485th/5164 |
13.24% 968th/7313 |
17.12% 1278th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
59.71% 2379th/3984 |
78.18% 3508th/4487 |
30.58% 2086th/6822 |
41.73% 2619th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Darby"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Darby" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.