Darrius Boy

Popularity: #911 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DAIR-ee-us //ˈdɛr.i.əs//

Origin: Latin; English

Meaning: Latin: 'possessor'; English: 'gift'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Darrius is believed to have roots in the ancient Persian name Darius, which derives from the Old Persian "Dārayavahush," meaning "he who holds firm the good" or "possessor of goodness." This name was later adapted into Greek as "Darius" (Δαρείος) and subsequently into Latin, maintaining its form as "Darius." The name entered the English language through the Latin, particularly during the Renaissance when classical names were revived in Europe, leading to its adoption in various forms across different cultures. Historically, the name Darius is most famously associated with Darius I, also known as Darius the Great, who ruled the Achaemenid Empire from 522 to 486 BCE.

He is noted for his administrative reforms and the expansion of the empire, as well as for commissioning the construction of the Royal Road and the famous Behistun Inscription. The name has also been borne by several other Persian kings, contributing to its historical significance.

In the biblical context, Darius is mentioned in the Book of Daniel, where he is depicted as a ruler of Babylon, further embedding the name in religious and historical narratives. Culturally, the name Darius has been associated with strength, leadership, and nobility, resonating through various literary and historical texts.

The enduring legacy of the name is reflected in its use in various cultures and languages, often symbolizing a connection to ancient royal lineage. In some instances, diminutive forms such as Dar or Dary may be used, though they are less common.

Overall, the name Darrius carries with it a rich tapestry of historical and cultural significance, tracing back to a time when names were closely tied to identity and power.

Famous people named Darrius

In this section, you will find notable people named Darrius. 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 Darrius who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Darrius Heyward-Bey is a former professional American football player best known for playing as a wide receiver for the Oakland Raiders, Indianapolis Colts, and Pittsburgh Steelers.

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

Sibling suggestions

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

DanteDamonDariusDahliaDaphneDelilah

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Darrius. 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.

DariusDarrinDarnellDarioDarwinDariuszDarren

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Darrius was first seen in the United States in 1962.

Darrius has ranked as high as #1236 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Darrius 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 Darrius 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 Darrius.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 27 27
2024 35 35
2023 45 45
2022 39 39
2021 46 46
2020 55 55
2019 65 65
2018 68 68
2017 60 60
2016 71 71
2015 78 78
2014 80 80
2013 107 107
2012 99 99
2011 141 141
2010 149 149
2009 165 165
2008 172 172
2007 182 182
2006 199 199
2005 199 199
2004 181 181
2003 213 213
2002 219 219
2001 227 227
2000 264 264
1999 212 212
1998 284 284
1997 243 243
1996 258 258
1995 267 267
1994 319 319
1993 295 295
1992 302 302
1991 304 304
1990 317 317
1989 317 317
1988 177 177
1987 170 170
1986 130 130
1985 99 99
1984 106 106
1983 71 71
1982 93 93
1981 71 71
1980 64 64
1979 65 65
1978 37 37
1977 47 47
1976 44 44
1975 19 19
1974 31 31
1973 20 20
1972 25 25
1971 24 24
1970 18 18
1969 18 18
1967 13 13
1966 10 10
1965 8 8
1964 13 13
1963 7 7
1962 5 5

Top States for Darrius (2023)

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
FL 6
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