Darragh
Darragh, also spelled Daragh and Dara, is a name of Irish origin. The name is derived from the Old Irish word daire, which means "oak". Darragh is frequently used in Ireland as a masculine forename, though sometimes occurs as a surname or feminine forename. Darragh is related to the name Dáire. The spelling varies, with variations such as Dara, Daragh etc.
- Irish
Meaning & Origin of Darragh
What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.
Darragh, also spelled Daragh and Dara, is a name of Irish origin. The name is derived from the Old Irish word daire, which means "oak". Darragh is frequently used in Ireland as a masculine forename, though sometimes occurs as a surname or feminine forename. Darragh is related to the name Dáire. The spelling varies, with variations such as Dara, Daragh etc.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →
Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)
- Irish
The Story of Darragh
As a girl name
Darragh first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1956, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 8 Darraghs were born — ranking #9,489 that year. As of 2026, Darragh ranks #15,431 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 35 Darraghs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.
As a boy name
Darragh first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1987, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 16 Darraghs were born — ranking #5,562 that year. As of 2026, Darragh ranks #6,100 for boys with 14 births, rising sharply (+35% over the past five years). In total, more than 284 Darraghs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.
Popularity Over Time
Popularity by State
Variants & Related Forms of Darragh
Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Darragh. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
- Dáire
- Dara
- Darach
- Daragh
Names that sound like Darragh
Phonetically similar names — useful when Darragh is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.
Frequently Asked Questions about Darragh
What does the name Darragh mean?
What is the origin of the name Darragh?
How popular is Darragh in 2026?
When was Darragh most popular?
Is Darragh a unisex name?
What names go well with Darragh?
What are nicknames or variants of Darragh?
About the name Darragh
Darragh is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 284 births in the dataset. Darragh's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #5,535. Use the chart and map above to compare Darragh's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.
Continue exploring
- Top names of 2021 →
- Names of the 2020s →
- Names starting with "D" →
- Browse all boy names →
- Top names of 2026 →
- Browse unisex names →
Data sources
- Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
- Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
- Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
- Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
- Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .
Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.