Darcie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Darcie is a name of French origin derived from the surname 'Darcy', meaning 'from Arcis'. It has evolved from historical forms such as D'Arcy and Darcy. The name is associated with traits of creativity and individuality. There is no biblical relevance attached to it.
The name Darcie is most popular in Oregon, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Darcie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Darcie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8681st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1495th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 852nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1548th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5140th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4336th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Darcie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Darcie"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɑːrsi/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Darcie is derived from the French surname 'Darcy', which originates from a place name in Normandy, France. The name is believed to be derived from the Latin word 'd'Arcy', meaning 'from Arcis'.
Meaning
dark, from the marsh
Language Evolution
D'Arcy, Darcy, Darcie
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a feminine given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Darcy, D'Arcy, Darcey
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Darcie is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Darcie Lane, Darcie McKeon, Darcie Neilsen
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Darcie"
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 "Darcie"
"Darcie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 8681st of 9204 | 6 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1495th of 12526 | 917 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 852nd of 19264 | 2,517 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1548th of 27321 | 1,476 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5140th of 35406 | 399 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4336th of 30306 | 395 |
Regional Popularity of "Darcie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Darcie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
51.59% 1149th/2227 |
51.81% 1259th/2430 |
- |
40.29% 1118th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
21.62% 635th/2937 |
22.77% 793rd/3483 |
65.83% 2316th/3518 |
19.26% 779th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
33.38% 1230th/3685 |
38.66% 1730th/4475 |
51.23% 2661st/5194 |
29.95% 1892nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
79.11% 3625th/4582 |
- |
69.51% 5083rd/7313 |
94.43% 7047th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
94.54% 4242nd/4487 |
76.47% 5217th/6822 |
- |
State-by-State Popularity of "Darcie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Darcie" 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.