unisex name
Darley
DAR-lee (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 37
Darley is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 84% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2023 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2009, when 4 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 131,735 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2009.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Darley Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 4 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 12 |
How Popular Is Darley?
In 2025, Darley was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Darley Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out 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. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Darley
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Darley Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Darley over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Darley
- English DAR-lee
Sibling Names for Darley
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Darley — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Darley
How popular is the name Darley?
In 2025, Darley was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Darley a girl's or a boy's name?
Darley is used for both girls and boys. About 84% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Darley?
Darley has 2 syllables.
When was Darley most popular?
Darley peaked in 2009, when 4 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Darley a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Darley currently ranks #5,653 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.