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Casey vs Darcy

Which is more popular?
Casey is more popular than Darcy today: about 1,072 US babies were given the name Casey in 2025, compared with 0 named Darcy.
CaseyDarcy
Meaning Vigilant in war dark one; or from Arcy (place name) — two origins
Origin irish irish
Gender Unisex Unisex
Pronunciation KAY-see DAR-see
Syllables 2 2
First appeared18880
Peak year1990 (4,134)1970 (681)
In 20251,0720
TrendSteadyVintage
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Casey Darcy
1900192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeCaseyDarcy
2020s 5,474 1,479
2010s 5,582 1,742
2000s 12,261 1,341
1990s 29,253 1,888
1980s 35,968 3,279
1970s 18,987 4,985
1960s 4,723 5,588
1950s 2,656 2,706
1940s 571 362
1930s 277 33
1920s 347 10
1910s 444 5
1900s 89 0
1890s 37 0
1880s 6 0

What does Casey mean?

From the Irish surname Ó Cathasaigh, whose byname 'cathasach' derives from 'cath' (battle) and is usually glossed 'vigilant, watchful' (in war); a secondary reading is 'noisy'.

What does Darcy mean?

Two distinct origins: as an Irish name it anglicizes O Dorchaidhe, from 'dorcha' meaning 'dark', giving 'dark one'; as an English/Norman name it is the aristocratic d'Arcy, a locational surname meaning 'from Arcy' in Normandy, with no 'dark' sense. Both are genuine; flag which is intended.

Frequently asked questions

Is Casey or Darcy more popular?

Casey is more popular than Darcy today: about 1,072 US babies were given the name Casey in 2025, compared with 0 named Darcy.

What is the difference between Casey and Darcy?

Casey means Vigilant in war (irish origin), while Darcy means dark one; or from Arcy (place name) — two origins (irish origin).

Which name is older, Casey or Darcy?

In US records, Casey first appears in 1888 and Darcy in 0, so Darcy has the longer recorded history.