Darcey is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #319 in 2001 with 112 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 737 births ranking #77. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 273.3%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 2,393 girls 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.