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UK girl's name

Darsie

Variant of Darcy, a given name of French origin meaning "from Arcy".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Darsie is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Darsie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5581, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2021 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Darsie is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Darsie. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Darsie ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2021, when 3 girls were registered as Darsie.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Darsie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5581

2021

Births in 2021

3

Latest year

Peak year

2021

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Darsie mean?

The given name Darsie has its origins in the Persian language, where it is derived from the word "darsi," meaning "learned" or "scholarly." This name emerged during the medieval period in Persia, which is now modern-day Iran.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Darsie can be found in the 12th century Persian epic poem "Shahnameh" by Ferdowsi. In this literary masterpiece, a character named Darsie is portrayed as a wise and knowledgeable scholar, reflecting the name's association with learning and wisdom.

During the medieval period, the name Darsie was relatively uncommon outside of Persia. However, as trade and cultural exchanges between the Persian Empire and other regions increased, the name gradually spread to neighboring areas such as Central Asia and parts of the Middle East.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Darsie was Darsie Lohari, a renowned Persian philosopher and poet from the city of Lahore, which is now located in modern-day Pakistan. Lohari was renowned for his deep insights into metaphysics and his captivating poetic works.

Another historical figure with the name Darsie was Darsie Shikarpuri, a 17th-century Sufi mystic and scholar from the city of Shikarpur, which is currently situated in Pakistan's Sindh province. Shikarpuri was known for his spiritual teachings and his contributions to Islamic philosophy.

In the 19th century, Darsie Jhalawan was a prominent leader and chieftain of the Jhalawan tribe in Balochistan, a region that spans parts of modern-day Pakistan and Iran. Jhalawan was respected for his leadership skills and his efforts to maintain the autonomy of his tribe in the face of external pressures.

Another notable figure with the name Darsie was Darsie Latif, a 20th-century Pakistani scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Punjabi language and literature. Latif's works helped preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of the Punjab region.

While the name Darsie has its roots in the Persian language and culture, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions over the centuries, albeit to a lesser extent. Its enduring association with learning, wisdom, and scholarly pursuits has made it a respected and meaningful name across different eras and civilizations.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Darsie by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Darsie was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #5581 3 1

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FAQ

Darsie: questions and answers

How popular is the name Darsie in the UK right now?

In 2021, Darsie was ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Darsie most popular?

The peak year on record was 2021, with 3 babies registered as Darsie in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Darsie?

Variant of Darcy, a given name of French origin meaning "from Arcy".

How many people are called Darsie in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Darsie across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.