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Darey
US Rank#3047
2025 SSA
About Darey
Darey is a modern masculine name that appears to be a variant of Darcy or possibly derived from the word 'dare,' suggesting boldness and courage. As a relatively uncommon name, Darey offers a distinctive option for parents seeking something familiar yet unique. The name may also be related to the Irish surname O'Daire or could be a creative spelling of Dary, a diminutive of names containing 'dar' elements meaning 'gift' in Persian origins. While not ranked in most popular name charts, Darey has an appealing contemporary sound that combines traditional masculine energy with a modern twist.
Pronounced DARE-ee.
As of October 2026, Darey ranked #3047 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1434 for boys in 2009.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,629 | 29 | 15.1 |
| 2015 | #4,003 | 26 | 13.6 |
| 2016 | #4,354 | 23 | 12.1 |
| 2017 | #4,778 | 20 | 10.8 |
| 2018 | #4,014 | 26 | 14.3 |
| 2019 | #4,133 | 25 | 13.9 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | #4,393 | 23 | 13.1 |
| 2022 | #4,887 | 20 | 11.5 |
| 2023 | #3,481 | 33 | 19.3 |
| 2024 | #3,276 | 36 | 20.9 |
| 2025 | #3,047 | 40 | 23.4 |
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