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Darcy vs Casey

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.
DarcyCasey
Meaning dark one; or from Arcy (place name) — two origins Vigilant in war
Origin irish irish
Gender Unisex Unisex
Pronunciation DAR-see KAY-see
Syllables 2 2
First appeared01888
Peak year1970 (681)1990 (4,134)
In 202501,072
TrendVintageSteady
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Darcy Casey
1900192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

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

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.

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'.

Frequently asked questions

Is Darcy or Casey 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 Darcy and Casey?

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

Which name is older, Darcy or Casey?

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