Darius
Boy name · #789 in 2025 · Uniqueness 70/100
Darius is currently the #789 boy name in the United States — 322 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #501, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 5,590 boys born in 2025 was named Darius.
Babies named Darius per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 145-year story
Darius first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 10 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1994, when 2,184 boys were named Darius — good for #155 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Darius in class?
Darius scores 70 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Darius will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Darius is most common
Geography matters for names, and Darius is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Dariuss were TX (37), CA (36), FL (23), NY (21), GA (11). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Darius
Statistically, parents drawn to Darius tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Demetrius, Markus, Darian, Dillon, and Deandre.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Darius | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 322 | #788 |
| 2024 | 344 | #746 |
| 2023 | 367 | #723 |
| 2022 | 402 | #679 |
| 2021 | 434 | #636 |
| 2020 | 469 | #592 |
| 2019 | 491 | #567 |
| 2018 | 553 | #510 |
| 2017 | 584 | #495 |
| 2016 | 584 | #511 |
| 2015 | 579 | #501 |
| 2014 | 614 | #473 |
| 2013 | 718 | #410 |
| 2012 | 730 | #399 |
| 2011 | 766 | #380 |
| 2010 | 929 | #337 |
| 2009 | 956 | #333 |
| 2008 | 1,052 | #318 |
| 2007 | 1,090 | #306 |
| 2006 | 1,244 | #278 |
| 2005 | 1,134 | #291 |
| 2004 | 1,117 | #284 |
| 2003 | 1,289 | #255 |
| 2002 | 1,422 | #237 |
| 2001 | 1,568 | #218 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Darius a popular boy name?
Darius ranked #789 among boys in 2025 with 322 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #501.
When was the name Darius most popular?
Darius peaked in 1994, when 2,184 American boys received the name (ranked #155 that year). Since 1994 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Darius?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 5,590 newborn American boys was named Darius. It scores 70/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.