Darius
Darius first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1994, when 2,184 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 322.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Darius popular?
Declining Darius is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1994 peak.
| 2020s | 2,338 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6,548 | |
| 2000s | 12,436 | |
| 1990s | 19,665 | |
| 1980s | 7,177 | |
| 1970s | 3,144 | |
| 1960s | 1,351 | |
| 1950s | 587 | |
| 1940s | 252 | |
| 1930s | 170 | |
| 1920s | 178 | |
| 1910s | 128 | |
| 1890s | 10 | |
| 1880s | 22 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Darius mean?
Darius comes from the Old Persian for “possessing goodness,” borne by Persian kings.
Names like Darius
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Names that pair well with Darius
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Darius mean?
Darius means Possessor of good. Darius comes from the Old Persian for “possessing goodness,” borne by Persian kings.
What is the origin of the name Darius?
Darius is of Persian origin.
How do you pronounce Darius?
Darius is pronounced “DAIR-ee-us.”
Is Darius a boy or a girl name?
Darius is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Darius a popular name right now?
Darius is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1994 peak.
How popular is the name Darius?
In 2025, Darius ranked #788 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Darius most popular?
Darius was most popular in 1994, when about 2,184 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Darius?
Names similar to Darius include Jasper, Cyrus, Kamran, Bijan, Reza.
What names go well with Darius?
Persian names that pair well with Darius include Jasmine, Esther, Jasper, Cyrus, Roxana.