Darius
Male name · ↓ Falling
19,029
Total Births
1994
Peak Year
#728
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Darius
Darius is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1990s with significant usage. Approximately 19,029 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 42 births |
| 1950s | 162 births |
| 1960s | 528 births |
| 1970s | 1,247 births |
| 1980s | 2,790 births |
| 1990s | 7,635 births |
| 2000s | 4,595 births |
| 2010s | 1,579 births |
| 2020s | 451 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darius?
Darius has been given to 19,029 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1994 with 849 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #728.
Is Darius a boy or girl name?
Darius is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Darius most popular?
Darius was most popular in 1994, when 849 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Darius?
Darius first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).