Darice is a unique and distinctive given name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'darico', which means 'gift'. It is often spelled Darisa or Darisse but is most commonly recognized as Darice. The name has gained popularity in various cultures worldwide, particularly in the United States and parts of Europe. Although its exact origins are not well-documented, it is believed to have been derived from Latin as a derivative of the word 'donum', meaning 'gift'. Despite its Latin roots, Darice does not appear to be associated with any specific saint or historical figure.
The name Darice saw a peak in popularity during the late 1960s and early 1970s, with 49 births recorded both in 1968 and 1969, and 52 births in 1970. After that period, the number of births with this name consistently declined until reaching single digits by the mid-1980s, with only a few sporadic increases since then. The total number of births named Darice over these years amounts to 1333.