Darco
Of Croatian origin, a diminutive form of the masculine name Dario meaning "wealthy, prosperous one".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Darco. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Darco today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Darco births was 1991 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Darco. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Darco. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1991
5 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
1991 SSA rank
#8,463
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Darco: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Darco by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Darco during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Darco
The name Darco is of uncertain origin, with no definitive records of its linguistic roots or cultural background. It is believed to be a variant or diminutive form of the name Dario, which itself is derived from the Persian name Dara, meaning "possessor of wealth" or "wealthy one." However, the specific etymology and meaning behind the name Darco remain shrouded in mystery.
One of the earliest known references to the name Darco can be found in medieval Italian records from the 13th century. It appears to have been used sporadically throughout Italy during this time period, though its popularity was relatively limited. The name may have been more widely adopted in certain regions or among specific communities, but documentation is scarce.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Darco was Darco Barbieri, an Italian philosopher and theologian born in Vicenza in 1512. Barbieri was known for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy, and his works were widely circulated throughout Europe during the Renaissance period.
Another historical figure named Darco was Darco Marini, a 17th-century Italian painter and architect from Rome. Born in 1625, Marini was renowned for his frescoes and architectural designs, many of which can still be found in churches and palaces across Italy.
Jumping ahead to the 19th century, Darco Peroni was an Italian poet and writer born in Milan in 1842. Peroni's poetic works, often exploring themes of love, nature, and the human condition, were widely celebrated during his lifetime and continue to be studied and appreciated by literary scholars today.
In the realm of science, Darco Volterra was an Italian mathematician and physicist who lived from 1860 to 1940. Volterra made significant contributions to the fields of functional analysis and integral equations, and his work laid the foundation for modern mathematical biology.
Another notable figure named Darco was Darco Vinci, an Italian composer and conductor born in Naples in 1915. Vinci's compositions, which spanned various genres including opera, orchestral works, and chamber music, were performed by leading ensembles and orchestras worldwide during the 20th century.
While the name Darco may have been more prevalent in certain regions or time periods, its overall usage throughout history has been relatively uncommon. Nevertheless, the individuals mentioned above have left a lasting impact in their respective fields, ensuring that the name Darco will forever have a place in the annals of history.
People
Darco + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Darco as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with D
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FAQ
Darco: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Darco?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Darco going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Darco a common name?
We classify Darco as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Darco most popular?
The single biggest year for Darco was 1991, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Darco is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Darco in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Darco a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Darco in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Darco still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Darco in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Darco can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Darco?
Want to know how many people have the name Darco? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.