Dario
Dario is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Possessing goodness, holding fast to good.
Origin and history
Dario is a male name of Persian origin that reached modern usage through Greek and Latin. It is derived from Darius, meaning 'possessing goodness' or 'maintaining well'. In the United States, it has grown steadily in popularity as an appealing cross-cultural choice.
Popularity in the United States
11,945 babies in the United States have been named Dario since 1880. It ranks #1082 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #678.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.2 %)
- TX (25.2 %)
- NY (9.4 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 129 |
| 1920-1930 | 246 |
| 1930-1940 | 217 |
| 1940-1950 | 221 |
| 1950-1960 | 384 |
| 1960-1970 | 475 |
| 1970-1980 | 697 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,234 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,607 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,177 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,289 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,263 |
Famous people named Dario
- Dario Fo: Playwright, Actor
- Dario Argento: Film Director, Screenwriter
- Dario Franchitti: Racing Driver
Fun facts
- Dario is the modern Italian and Spanish form of Darius, borne by three famous kings of the Achaemenid Empire.
- The name is widely used across Italy, Spain, Latin America, and increasingly in the United States.