The nameDarius
Darius is the name of the great Persian kings. It is strong and historical.
- Boy's name
- Persian
Meaning
Darius comes from the Old Persian Darayavaush, "he who holds firm the good".
Origin
Persian, through Greek and Latin.
History
Darius I ruled the Persian Empire in the 6th century BC. In the United States the name peaked at 152nd in 1990.
Famous people named Darius
- Darius I of Persia
- Darius Rucker, singer
- Darius Milhaud, composer
Popularity of the name Darius
Darius in the United States
Darius was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 19,770 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Darius. Its rise began around 1969, and it peaked in 1994. Half of all babies named Darius in the United States were born before 1996. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 402 births a year on average, against 558 in the five years before.
Darius in the United Kingdom
Darius was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 1,072 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Darius. Half of all babies named Darius in the United Kingdom were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 112 births a year on average, against 153 in the five years before.
Darius in France
Darius in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Darius
Names from the same generation as Darius, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Darius mean?
Darius comes from the Old Persian Darayavaush, "he who holds firm the good".
What is the origin of the name Darius?
Persian, through Greek and Latin.
Is Darius a girl's or a boy's name?
Darius is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Darius?
In 2024, Darius was the 746th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 343 births.
What are the variants of the name Darius?
Variants and related names of Darius include Daria.
What are good sibling names for Darius?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Jazmine, Julie, Natasha and Yasmine for a sister, Alberto, Ronald, Jimmy and Gregory for a brother.
Who are famous people named Darius?
Darius I of Persia; Darius Rucker, singer; Darius Milhaud, composer.