Darby
d(a)-rby,
dar-by
US Popularity:3718
Origin:British
Meaning:Deer park; Free
Darby is a gender-neutral name of Old English and Norse origins. It means "deer park" and refers to both the place name, Derbyshire, and the surname, Derby. A derby also refers to traditional flat-race horseracing, like the famous Kentucky Derby, as well as highly-anticipated soccer derbies between renowned football clubs. Darby also has Irish connections, where it is a derivative and Anglicization of Ó Diarmada or Diarmaid, meaning “free.” With a name like this, your little Darby is sure to run free throughout life!
How Popular Is The Name Darby?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Darby is currently #3050 on The Bump
Boy:Darby is currently #1704 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Darby is currently #2071 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Darby is currently #3718 in U.S. births
Boy:Darby is currently #4896 in U.S. births
Girl:Darby is currently #2414 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#2414
in 2023
+ 168
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 118, 378
Ancestry, Darby Family History
Behind the Name, Darby, October 2011
Name Doctor, Darby
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