Darious
Darious is a boy's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Possessing goodness, or holding firm to good.
Origin and history
Darious is a variant spelling of Darius, a ancient Persian royal name meaning 'possessing goodness' or 'holding firm to good'. In the United States, it is a relatively rare male name, offering a modern phonetic spelling of a classic historical name.
Popularity in the United States
1,558 babies in the United States have been named Darious since 1880. It ranks #3188 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1869.
States where it is most popular
- GA (22.3 %)
- FL (17.3 %)
- TX (16.8 %)
- IL (12.3 %)
- CA (10.1 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 63 |
| 1980-1990 | 237 |
| 1990-2000 | 604 |
| 2000-2010 | 389 |
| 2010-2019 | 196 |
| 2020-2029 | 58 |
Fun facts
- Darious is an alternate American spelling of the classical Greek and Persian name Darius.
- The original root name belongs to several influential rulers of ancient Persia, including Darius I.