Darius Boy

Popularity: #631 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DARE-ee-us //ˈdɛəriəs//

Origin: Persian; Greek

Meaning: Persian: 'possessor'; Greek: 'to hold'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Darius has its roots in the ancient Persian name Dārayavahush, which is composed of the elements 'dāraya' meaning 'to possess' and 'vahu' meaning 'good' or 'well.' This name was adapted into Greek as Dareios, which later influenced the Latin form Darius. The transition into English occurred through the Latin during the Middle Ages, when classical texts were translated and disseminated throughout Europe, particularly during the Renaissance period when interest in ancient cultures surged.

Historically, the name Darius is most famously associated with Darius I, also known as Darius the Great, who ruled the Persian Empire from 522 to 486 BCE. He is noted for his administrative genius and the expansion of the empire, as well as for commissioning the construction of the royal city of Persepolis.

The name appears in the biblical context as well, notably in the Book of Daniel, where Darius is depicted as a ruler of Babylon, further solidifying its significance in Judeo-Christian traditions. Culturally, Darius has been associated with strength and leadership, reflecting the qualities of its most notable bearers.

The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, including the diminutive Dari, which carries a similar resonance. In literature and historical texts, Darius often symbolizes a ruler's wisdom and authority, contributing to its enduring legacy in various languages and cultures throughout history.

Famous people named Darius

In this section, you will find notable people named Darius. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Darius who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Darius who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Darius Rucker is a musician best known for being the lead singer of Hootie & the Blowfish and for his solo country music career.

Darius Milhaud is a composer best known for his works such as La création du monde, Le boeuf sur le toit, and his contributions to the Dada movement.

Darius Vassell is a former professional footballer best known for playing with Aston Villa, Manchester City, and the England national team.

Darius Gardner is a professional basketball player best known for his time in the NBA G League and overseas leagues.

Fictional characters named Darius

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Darius is a fictional character from the video game series League of Legends. He is a powerful champion known for his role as a general in the Noxian army, wielding a massive axe in battle.

Darius is a fictional character from the comic book series The Sandman. He is a member of the Endless, representing the concept of Despair, and plays a significant role in the narrative's exploration of dreams and reality.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Darius, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Darius. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Darius was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Darius has ranked as high as #301 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in Texas, Illinois, California, Georgia, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Darius has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Darius is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Darius was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Darius.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 322 322 0
2024 344 344 0
2023 367 367 0
2022 402 402 0
2021 434 434 0
2020 469 469 0
2019 491 491 0
2018 553 553 0
2017 584 584 0
2016 584 584 0
2015 579 579 0
2014 614 614 0
2013 718 718 0
2012 730 730 0
2011 766 766 0
2010 929 929 0
2009 956 956 0
2008 1,052 1,052 0
2007 1,096 1,090 6
2006 1,244 1,244 0
2005 1,139 1,134 5
2004 1,124 1,117 7
2003 1,289 1,289 0
2002 1,427 1,422 5
2001 1,575 1,568 7
2000 1,570 1,564 6
1999 1,703 1,703 0
1998 2,138 2,131 7
1997 1,904 1,890 14
1996 1,781 1,768 13
1995 1,947 1,932 15
1994 2,200 2,184 16
1993 1,994 1,983 11
1992 1,935 1,923 12
1991 2,125 2,118 7
1990 2,043 2,033 10
1989 1,525 1,504 21
1988 958 948 10
1987 916 902 14
1986 660 650 10
1985 616 609 7
1984 608 601 7
1983 495 489 6
1982 493 493 0
1981 491 484 7
1980 507 497 10
1979 466 460 6
1978 351 351 0
1977 369 361 8
1976 273 273 0
1975 313 307 6
1974 297 297 0
1973 285 285 0
1972 292 292 0
1971 267 259 8
1970 265 259 6
1969 221 221 0
1968 172 172 0
1967 165 165 0
1966 125 125 0
1965 129 124 5
1964 124 124 0
1963 128 128 0
1962 109 109 0
1961 98 98 0
1960 85 85 0
1959 73 73 0
1958 79 79 0
1957 77 77 0
1956 55 55 0
1955 67 67 0
1954 58 58 0
1953 44 44 0
1952 60 60 0
1951 41 41 0
1950 33 33 0
1949 29 29 0
1948 29 29 0
1947 33 33 0
1946 39 39 0
1945 15 15 0
1944 25 25 0
1943 19 19 0
1942 19 19 0
1941 23 23 0
1940 21 21 0
1939 25 25 0
1938 11 11 0
1937 20 20 0
1936 16 16 0
1935 15 15 0
1934 18 18 0
1933 15 15 0
1932 15 15 0
1931 16 16 0
1930 19 19 0
1929 13 13 0
1928 14 14 0
1927 25 25 0
1926 20 20 0
1925 16 16 0
1924 21 21 0
1923 17 17 0
1922 20 20 0
1921 16 16 0
1920 16 16 0
1919 17 17 0
1918 18 18 0
1917 27 27 0
1916 16 16 0
1915 13 13 0
1914 12 12 0
1913 9 9 0
1912 9 9 0
1910 7 7 0
1894 5 5 0
1892 5 5 0
1886 6 6 0
1882 6 6 0
1880 10 10 0

Top States for Darius (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 39
13%
FL 27
9%
GA 27
9%
TX 26
9%
IL 16
5%
NC 14
5%
NY 14
5%
OH 13
4%
IN 12
4%
VA 12
4%
MI 10
3%
SC 10
3%
WI 9
3%
WA 8
3%
MO 8
3%
MD 7
2%
MS 6
2%
NJ 6
2%
AL 6
2%
LA 6
2%
AZ 6
2%
PA 6
2%
MN 6
2%
KS 5
2%