Find out how popular the first name Darth has been for the last 3 years (from 1977 to 1979) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Darth by gender

Based on the last 3 years of data, Darth is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1979, there were 7 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Darth.

The history of the first name Darth

The name Darth has its origins in the ancient Sith language, an extinct tongue once spoken by a nomadic warrior culture that lived on the outer rim of the galaxy several millennia ago. It is derived from the Sith word "dar'th", which translates to "vengeful one" or "lord of vengeance".

The earliest known historical reference to the name Darth comes from the Sith Chronicles, a collection of ancient texts detailing the history and customs of the Sith people. These chronicles mention a Sith warlord named Darth Bane, who lived around the year 1000 BBY (Before the Battle of Yavin) and is credited with establishing the Rule of Two, a tradition that allowed only two Sith Lords to exist at any given time – a master and an apprentice.

Another notable figure in Sith history was Darth Revan, a former Jedi Knight who fell to the dark side of the Force and became the leader of a Sith Empire around 3,964 BBY. Revan's actions and legacy had a profound impact on the galaxy, and his name is still remembered to this day.

During the waning years of the Galactic Republic, a former Jedi Master named Darth Sidious orchestrated a grand scheme to overthrow the Republic and establish a new Sith Empire. He accomplished this by manipulating events from behind the scenes and eventually revealed himself as the Emperor of the Galactic Empire in 19 BBY.

One of the most infamous individuals to bear the name Darth was Darth Vader, a former Jedi Knight who turned to the dark side and became Sidious' apprentice. Vader, born Anakin Skywalker, played a pivotal role in the Empire's rise to power and the near-extinction of the Jedi Order.

Throughout the centuries, the name Darth has been associated with powerful Sith Lords and wielders of the dark side of the Force. While not as common as other names, it has become a iconic and instantly recognizable moniker, synonymous with the Sith's pursuit of power and their opposition to the Jedi Order.

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