How Many People Are Named Darius?
53,949
people in the United States are named Darius
1 in 6,209 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1040
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0161%
Of US population
Peak Year
1994
2,200 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, Lithuanian, Romanian, Biblical, Biblical Latin
Pronunciation:
də-RIE-əs (English), DER-ee-əs (English), DAR-ee-əs (English)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Roman form of Δαρειος (Dareios), which was the Greek form of the Persian name Dārayavahush, which was composed of the elements dâraya "to possess" and vahu "good". Three ancient kings of Persia bore this name, including Darius the Great who expanded the Achaemenid Empire to its greatest extent. His forces invaded Greece but were defeated in the Battle of Marathon.... [more]
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 28.4 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
4,021
Illinois
3,679
California
3,557
Georgia
3,412
Florida
3,281
New York
2,710
North Carolina
2,697
Michigan
2,569
Louisiana
1,912
Virginia
1,880
💡 Fun Facts About "Darius"
- 343 babies were named Darius in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1994
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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