Darius
Peaked at #152 nationally in 1990, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Darius has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Darius — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#4388
in 1989
Last ranked
#15988
in 2007
Years tracked
30
1965–2007
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1965, Darius reached its peak popularity for girls in 1989, ranking #4388 nationally with 21 babies given the name that year.
Darius hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2007, when it stood at #15988.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | #15,988 | 6 |
| 2005 | #17,137 | 5 |
| 2004 | #13,095 | 7 |
| 2002 | #16,048 | 5 |
| 2001 | #12,380 | 7 |
| 2000 | #13,585 | 6 |
| 1998 | #11,413 | 7 |
| 1997 | #6,568 | 14 |
Darius — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#152
in 1990
Current rank
#746
in 2024
Years tracked
119
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Darius reached its peak popularity for boys in 1990, ranking #152 nationally with 2,033 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #473 (2014) to #746 (2024) — a 37% drop.
As of 2024, Darius ranks #746 nationally for boys, with 343 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #746 | 343 |
| 2023 | #728 | 365 |
| 2022 | #678 | 402 |
| 2021 | #636 | 434 |
| 2020 | #592 | 467 |
| 2019 | #567 | 491 |
| 2018 | #511 | 552 |
| 2017 | #495 | 584 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Darius most popular?
Darius was most popular in 1990, when it ranked #152 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Darius becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Darius?
At least 53,949 babies have been recorded with the name Darius in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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