Ladarrius
Ladarrius is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Possessor of good, derived from combining the prefix 'La-' with Darius.
Origin and history
Ladarrius is a contemporary American name formed by combining the popular prefix 'La-' with the classical name Darrius (or Darius). It emerged in the late 20th century in the United States, particularly within African American communities. While relatively rare overall, it remains continuously used as a distinctive given name.
Popularity in the United States
1,227 babies in the United States have been named Ladarrius since 1880. It ranks #3471 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1868.
States where it is most popular
- MS (30.4 %)
- AL (25.8 %)
- TN (18.3 %)
- LA (15.2 %)
- TX (7.8 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 140 |
| 1990-2000 | 568 |
| 2000-2010 | 292 |
| 2010-2019 | 163 |
| 2020-2029 | 59 |
Famous people named Ladarrius
- Ladarrius Bishop: Athlete, Football Player
Nicknames
Darrius, Dari, Lad
Fun facts
- Ladarrius represents a trend in late 20th-century American naming practices that combines classic Latinate or Persian names with melodic prefixes.
- The core element of the name derives from the ancient Persian name Darayavahush, famously borne by several rulers of the Achaemenid Empire.