Darcia
Meaning of Darcia
Darcia is a feminine given name originating from the Anglo-Norman surname Darcy—itself derived from the habitational designation d’Arcy in Normandy—whose Old French root arcis conveys “dark” or “gloomy,” thus imparting a subdued, sophisticated character. Phonetically invariant across British and American English, it is pronounced DAHR-see-uh (IPA: /ˈdɑːr.si.ə/). Onomastic data for the United States document its intermittent yet persistent use from 1946 through 1993: occurrences ranged from six to twenty-eight newborns per annum, with a highest recorded tally of twenty-eight in 1957 (rank 742), and concluding in 1993 at rank 861 with five registrations. This statistical profile places Darcia consistently within the 600–900 ranking stratum, reflecting a targeted preference among parents inclined toward surname-derived forenames that combine historical depth with distinctive rarity. From an analytical standpoint, Darcia’s measured incidence over nearly half a century illustrates its enduring, albeit niche, position within Anglo-American naming conventions.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as DAHR-see-uh (/'dɑː.si.ə/)
American English
- Pronunced as DAHR-see-uh (/'dɑr.si.ə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Darcia
| Darcia Narvaez - |
