Darragh is a distinctive choice, ranked #1402 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Darragh in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1402
About the Name Darragh
Darragh has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 252 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #522 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Darragh 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 Darragh
Unlikely. With around 19 UK babies named Darragh per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Darragh in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Darragh has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 252 places in the last five years. Its peak was #522 in 1997. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Darragh 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 Darragh include: Austin Darragh — Austin Darragh was an Irish medical practitioner, entrepreneur, broadcaster and writer.; Darragh Murray — Darragh Murray is an Irish rugby union player who plays for Connacht Rugby as a lock forward.; Darragh Nugent — Darragh Nugent is an Irish footballer who plays as a midfielder for League of Ireland Premier Division club St Patrick's Athletic..
Darragh does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Darraghs in the wild.
19
UK babies named Darragh (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 252 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Darragh
Likely around 1 other Darragh in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Darragh
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Austin Darragh was an Irish medical practitioner, entrepreneur, broadcaster and writer. He is notable for being the sole founder of the Irish Cancer Society in 1963, and being the radio doctor on The Gay Byrne Show.
Lydia Darragh was an Irishwoman said to have crossed the lines during the British occupation of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during the American Revolutionary War, delivering information to George Washington and the Continental Army that warned them of a pending British attack. Contemporary sources claim Darragh's uncorroborated story is historically unsubstantiated.
Darragh MacAnthony is an Irish football chairman, author and adult entertainments entrepreneur. He also has a podcast named The Hard Truth where he discusses Peterborough United and other football related topics.