Darby is a distinctive choice, ranked #2001 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Darby in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2001
About the Name Darby
Darby is steadily gaining in popularity, up 41 places over the past five years. Its best recorded rank was #1234 in 1997, and it currently sits at #2001. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Darby is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Darby
Unlikely. With around 14 UK babies named Darby per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Darby in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Darby is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 41 places over the last five years to #2001 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Darby is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Darby include: Simon Darby — Simon Darby is a British politician and former deputy chairman of the British National Party.; Darby Stanchfield — Darby Leigh Stanchfield is an American actress.; Darby Hills — Darby Hills is an American politician serving as a member of the Illinois Senate from the 26th district..
Darby does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Darbys in the wild.
14
UK babies named Darby (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 41 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Darby
Likely around 1 other Darby in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Darby
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Darby Hills is an American politician serving as a member of the Illinois Senate from the 26th district. She was appointed to the position on February 28, 2025, succeeding Dan McConchie, who resigned to lead a nonprofit advocacy group for people with disabilities.
Samuel Ratsch is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he performs under the ring name Darby Allin and is a two-time AEW TNT Champion and one-time AEW World Tag Team Champion (with Sting).
Jan Paul Beahm was an American singer who, along with longtime friend Pat Smear (born Georg Albert Ruthenberg), co-founded the punk rock band the Germs and was best known as their lead vocalist. In 1980, he died by suicide by deliberately overdosing on heroin.