Darbi is a unique and distinctive given name of American origin, predominantly used as a female moniker. It is a variant spelling of Darby, which is derived from the Old Norse personal name 'Þórberg', composed of the elements 'Þór' meaning 'Thor' (the god of thunder in Norse mythology) and 'berg' meaning 'hill'. Therefore, Darbi can be interpreted to mean 'Thor's hill'. The name gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, likely due to its association with the character Darby Gill in the novel "How Green Was My Valley" by Richard Llewellyn. Despite its origins and meanings, Darbi has not traditionally been associated with any specific cultural or religious significance. As a unisex name, it has been chosen by parents for their children irrespective of gender, contributing to its uniqueness and individuality.
The name Darbi experienced its peak popularity between 1993 and 1995, with a significant jump from 13 births in 1993 to 40 births in 1995. However, it has since seen a decline, with only 5 births recorded in 2021. Over the course of these years, there have been a total of 668 babies named Darbi.