Darragh
Every Darragh since 1956 — 300 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Darragh
Darragh is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,405 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 300 American babies have been named Darragh — about 88% boys and 12% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2021, when 16 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Darragh stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Darragh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 9 | #8,405 |
| 2024 | — | — | 13 | #6,539 |
| 2023 | — | — | 12 | #6,991 |
| 2022 | — | — | 13 | #6,572 |
| 2021 | — | — | 16 | #5,605 |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #10,908 |
| 2019 | — | — | 10 | #7,764 |
| 2018 | — | — | 8 | #9,011 |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,302 |
| 2016 | — | — | 5 | #12,622 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 12 | #6,726 |
| 2013 | — | — | 11 | #7,140 |
| 2012 | — | — | 10 | #7,671 |
| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #12,703 |
| 2010 | — | — | 11 | #7,187 |
| 2009 | — | — | 11 | #7,324 |
| 2008 | — | — | 10 | #7,813 |
| 2007 | — | — | 11 | #7,204 |
| 2006 | — | — | 11 | #7,018 |
| 2005 | — | — | 9 | #7,774 |
| 2004 | — | — | 13 | #5,886 |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,052 | 8 | #7,809 |
| 2001 | — | — | 7 | #8,501 |
| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #9,348 |
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| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #6,563 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Darragh in 2025?
Darragh ranked #8,405 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Darragh?
300 babies have been named Darragh in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Darragh most popular?
Darragh peaked in 2021, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Darragh a boy or girl name?
Darragh is used for both: about 12% of babies named Darragh have been girls and 88% boys.
Is the name Darragh rising or falling?
Darragh is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.