Darius
Darius is a boy's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Possessing goodness or rich and kingly.
Origin and history
Darius is a name of Old Persian origin derived from Dārayavahuš, meaning 'possessing goodness' or 'maintaining well.' It was borne by several famous ancient Persian rulers, most notably Darius the Great. In the United States, it has been a consistently recognized boys' name throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Popularity in the United States
54,006 babies in the United States have been named Darius since 1880. It ranks #479 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #665.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8 %)
- IL (7.3 %)
- CA (7.1 %)
- GA (6.7 %)
- FL (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 22 |
| 1890-1900 | 10 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 128 |
| 1920-1930 | 178 |
| 1930-1940 | 170 |
| 1940-1950 | 252 |
| 1950-1960 | 587 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,351 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,144 |
| 1980-1990 | 7,177 |
| 1990-2000 | 19,665 |
| 2000-2010 | 12,436 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,548 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,338 |
Famous people named Darius
- Darius Rucker: musician, singer
- Darius Slay: athlete, football player
- Darius Miles: athlete, basketball player
Nicknames
Dare
Fun facts
- Darius the Great ruled the Achaemenid Empire at its peak and oversaw major administrative and architectural achievements.
- Darius the Mede appears in the Book of Daniel, associated with the story of Daniel in the lions' den.