Feminine dossier · first seen 1936
Darby
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1995
Peak era
1995
Peak births
491
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Millennial
Quick answers about Darby
How many people are named Darby?
An estimated 7,827 living Americans are named Darby.
How rare is Darby?
Darby is uncommon among babies today, with 68 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 86.2% from its 1995 peak.
How old is the typical Darby?
The median age of a living American named Darby is approximately 28 years, with most bearers falling between 19 and 34 years old.
Is Darby still popular?
Not especially. Darby has been declining since its 1995 peak and registered 68 births in 2025.
Where is Darby most common?
Darby has its strongest geographic signal in Alabama, where it appears 2.2× more often than the national baseline.
1936Peak 19952025
Peak year
1995
Decline from peak
86.2%
2025
68
All-time
8,338