Darby
Darby: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɑːbi/
Meaning and origin of Darby
Root meaning: “deer”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A female given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
Etymology
From the English place name Derby, from Old Norse djúr (“deer”) + býr (“settlement”).
How popular is Darby?
Since 1880, 8,338 girls and 2,940 boys in the U.S. have been named Darby (74% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #499 in 1995. Its highest rank for boys was #721 in 1970. In 2025, 81 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Darby
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Darby FAQ
What does the name Darby mean?
Darby traces back to a root meaning "deer". A male given name transferred from the surname. A female given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage. From the English place name Derby, from Old Norse djúr (“deer”) + býr (“settlement”).
What is the origin of the name Darby?
Darby is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Darby?
Since 1880, 8,338 girls and 2,940 boys in the U.S. have been named Darby (74% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #499 in 1995. Its highest rank for boys was #721 in 1970. In 2025, 81 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Darby a boy or girl name?
Darby is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (8,338 girls and 2,940 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.