Darious
Every Darious since 1952 — 1,558 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Darious
Darious is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,098 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1952, 1,558 American babies have been named Darious. Its peak came in 1993, when 76 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Darious stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Darious year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,098 |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,243 |
| 2023 | 12 | #6,990 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,458 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,096 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,222 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,201 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,111 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,863 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,607 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5,344 |
| 2014 | 24 | #4,165 |
| 2013 | 25 | #3,990 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4,575 |
| 2011 | 26 | #3,912 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,713 |
| 2009 | 36 | #3,175 |
| 2008 | 30 | #3,573 |
| 2007 | 43 | #2,770 |
| 2006 | 33 | #3,238 |
| 2005 | 42 | #2,628 |
| 2004 | 35 | #2,901 |
| 2003 | 45 | #2,360 |
| 2002 | 36 | #2,649 |
| 2001 | 49 | #2,125 |
| 2000 | 40 | #2,391 |
| 1995 | 48 | #1,809 |
| 1990 | 58 | #1,488 |
| 1985 | 19 | #2,619 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,669 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 7 | #3,928 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,612 |
| 1960 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Darious in 2025?
Darious ranked #9,098 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Darious?
1,558 babies have been named Darious in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Darious most popular?
Darious peaked in 1993, when 76 newborns received the name.
Is Darious a boy or girl name?
Darious is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Darious rising or falling?
Darious is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.