Adarius
Adarius is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Possessing goodness or holding fast, formed as a modern variant of Darius.
Origin and history
Adarius is a modern American name created by blending the popular prefix 'A-' with the traditional name Darius. It has been steadily given to boys in the United States over recent decades as an inventive, rhythmic choice. Its roots link back to the ancient Persian name Darius, meaning 'possessing goodness'.
Popularity in the United States
1,321 babies in the United States have been named Adarius since 1880. It ranks #3385 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1853.
States where it is most popular
- GA (28.9 %)
- FL (16.5 %)
- TX (14.3 %)
- TN (11.4 %)
- AL (10.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 91 |
| 1990-2000 | 454 |
| 2000-2010 | 459 |
| 2010-2019 | 243 |
| 2020-2029 | 74 |
Famous people named Adarius
- Adarius Bowman: Gridiron football player
- Adarius Glanton: American football player
Fun facts
- Adarius exemplifies the late 20th-century trend of creating distinctive given names by adding melodic prefixes to classic classical names.
- The core element of the name connects back to King Darius the Great of the Persian Empire.