Darice is of Latin origin and means 'gift'. It is a feminine given name, often used as a variant of Darlene or Darla. The name Darice is composed of the elements 'dari' meaning gift, and 'ce' which may have been added to make it sound more like other names popular during its heyday in the mid-20th century.
The name Darice experienced a significant gap in popularity between 1983 and 1994, with only two recorded births during this decade. However, it's interesting to note that the name made a slight comeback in 1994 with seven births that year. Overall, there were a total of thirteen babies named Darice born within these two years.