Darius
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
53,949 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1994 Peak Popularity Year
2,200 Peak Births

Darius Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Darius is a name of Persian origin meaning 'possessor of good'. It evolved from the Old Persian 'Dārayavahus' through Latin and various European languages. The name is associated with historical figures, notably Persian kings, and has become popular in various cultures. It carries traits of strength and nobility, with no biblical relevance.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Darius"

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Pronunciation

/ˈdɛəriəs/

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Origin

Persian

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Etymology

The name Darius comes from the Old Persian name 'Dārayavahus', which means 'he who upholds good' or 'possessor of good'.

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Meaning

Possessor of good

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Language Evolution

Dārayavahus (Old Persian), Darius (Latin), Dario (Italian, Spanish), Dariusz (Polish)

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity due to its association with several kings of Persia, particularly Darius I, who ruled from 522 to 486 BC and is known for his administrative reforms and building projects.

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Variants & Derivatives

Dario, Dariusz, Darell

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Modern Popularity & Image

In contemporary times, Darius is often perceived as a strong and noble name, retaining a sense of historical significance while also being considered modern and appealing.

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Famous People

Darius I of Persia, Darius Rucker (musician), Darius Danesh (singer and actor)

📊 Darius Name Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Declining
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Darius Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 2,200 peak births in 1994

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 46 US states, with strongest presence in District of Columbia

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 10 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Darius"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Darius"

"Darius" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 1874th of 7545 279
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1716th of 6773 319
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 913th of 7552 1,261
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 485th of 10718 4,448
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 219th of 16616 20,621
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 258th of 24088 20,585
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 557th of 23106 6,132
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 9746th of 19264 49
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 7105th of 27321 166
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 17274th of 35406 57

Regional Popularity of "Darius" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 91.55%
2166th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 78.86%
1227th/1556
85.68%
2016th/2353
-
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
31.70%
706th/2227
34.53%
839th/2430
36.28%
1035th/2853
35.39%
982nd/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
15.32%
450th/2937
14.44%
503rd/3483
12.02%
423rd/3518
16.15%
653rd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
5.26%
194th/3685
6.77%
303rd/4475
2.85%
148th/5194
7.06%
446th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
5.91%
271st/4582
4.92%
254th/5164
2.86%
209th/7313
5.06%
378th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
13.55%
540th/3984
13.55%
608th/4487
7.37%
503rd/6822
10.09%
633rd/6276

Regional Popularity of "Darius" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 100.00%
7313th/7313
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Darius"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Darius" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Darius" in the United States

The name Darius is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Darius has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Darius' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1874th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1716th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 913th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 485th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 219th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 258th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 557th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9746th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7105th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17274th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Darius' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Darius name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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