Darcey is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #3095 in 2007 with 5 recorded births. This places Darcey in the bottom 45% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2006 with 6 births ranking #2538. In 2007, approximately 1 in every 66,270 boys born was named Darcey. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Darcey is a polished surname-style name with a graceful, modern feel. It sounds soft and familiar while resting on older Norman-French surname roots.
The name rose through the popularity of surname-style girls' names and remains attractive because it balances elegance with ease. Its modern appeal is stronger than most people's awareness of the old place-name origin.