Darragh
Meaningoak tree · Irish
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #5,535 in 1996
9 babies were named Darragh in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,362 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1987–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Darragh, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Darragh would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDarragh first shows up in US birth records in 1956, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 69 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1996, when it reached #5,535.
- TrendDarragh has climbed 2,362 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Irish, Darragh means “oak tree”. Our records link it to Celtic and Irish roots.
About the name Darragh
Darragh is a boy name of Celtic and Irish origin meaning “oak tree”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-agh”. US birth records list Darragh for boys from 1987 to 2025, in 28 of those 39 years. Its best year was 1996, when it ranked #5,535 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.1 | 937,500 boys |
| 1990s | 1.2 | 840,336 boys |
| 2000s | 4.3 | 233,100 boys |
| 2010s | 4.3 | 232,019 boys |
| 2020s | 6.6 | 150,754 boys |
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Darragh
What does the name Darragh mean?
Darragh means “oak tree” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Darragh?
Darragh has Celtic, Irish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Darragh a boy or girl name?
Darragh is a boy name.
How popular is the name Darragh?
Darragh ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1996 (#5,535).