Boy · #4,842 in 2026

Darth

The Sith are an order of Force-sensitive beings and the main antagonists in the fictional universe of the Star Wars franchise. They are the ideological antithesis and ancient enemies of the Jedi.

Current Rank
#4,842
Peak Rank
#3,070 (1978)
Total Babies
29
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1977
First Year
1979
Last Year
1978
Peak Year
#3070
Peak Rank
29
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Darth

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Sith are an order of Force-sensitive beings and the main antagonists in the fictional universe of the Star Wars franchise. They are the ideological antithesis and ancient enemies of the Jedi.

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The Story of Darth

Darth first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1977, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 13 Darths were born — ranking #3,070 that year. As of 2026, Darth ranks #4,842 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 29 Darths have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Darth

Phonetically similar names — useful when Darth 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 Darth

What does the name Darth mean?
The Sith are an order of Force-sensitive beings and the main antagonists in the fictional universe of the Star Wars franchise. They are the ideological antithesis and ancient enemies of the Jedi.
How popular is Darth in 2026?
In 2026, Darth ranks #4,842 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Darth most popular?
Darth reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #3,070 that year with 13 babies given the name.
Is Darth a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Darth is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Darth?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Darth include Arend, Fontaine, Kirsten. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Darth

Darth is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 29 births in the dataset. Darth's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #3,070. Use the chart and map above to compare Darth's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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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.