boy's name
Darach
DAR-akh
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Top 1000 (Ireland)
- Births on record 138
Ireland
#836
2025 births
Darach is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #836. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1977, when 8 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in Ireland.
- Today about 1 in 14,952 babies in Ireland is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1966.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Darach Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 9 |
| 2010s | 34 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 25 |
How Popular Is Darach?
In 2025, Darach was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #836 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Ireland.
Where Darach Is Used
Irish figures withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. The Central Statistics Office began recording the síneadh fada in 2018, so accented and unaccented spellings are counted separately from that year on. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Darach
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Darach Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Darach over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Darach
- Pronunciation DAR-akh
Sibling Names for Darach
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Darach — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Darach
How popular is the name Darach?
In 2025, Darach was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #836 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Ireland.
Is Darach a girl's or a boy's name?
Darach is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Darach?
Darach has 2 syllables.
When was Darach most popular?
Darach peaked in 1977, when 8 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Darach a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Darach currently ranks #732 in Ireland. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.