3,018births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
1996Peak · Alberta
#6446United States 2025
Darby is a boy name family recorded 3,018 times in 5 countries since 1913. It ranks highest today in the United States (#6446 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 1996, at 23.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Darby
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darby | English | 2,940 | 🇺🇸 United States | #6446 | 1970 | ▼ 47 % |
| Darby | English | 37 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2017 | – |
| Darby | English | 18 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 1996 | – |
| Darby | English | 18 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1995 | – |
| Darby | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2000 | – |
Questions about Darby
How popular is the name Darby?
In 2025 it ranked #6446 in the United States. Official registers record 3,018 births across 5 countries.
When was Darby most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 1996, at 23.8 births per 100,000.
Is Darby a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Darby is a boy name.