Total births
54,006
Boys' name · since 1880
Darius
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 54,006 babies named Darius, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #746
- among boys today
- 54,006
- born since 1880
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 95%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Darius is the #746 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 54,006 recorded since 1880.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Darius has been recorded 54,006 times among boys since 1880, currently ranked #746 nationally and more common than 95% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2025.
- #746 among boys today
- 54,006 born since 1880
- 1990s peak decade
- 95% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Darius is currently the #746 boys' name in America, more common than 95% of boys - 54,006 born since 1880, peaking in the 1990s.
- #746
- among boys today
- 54,006
- born since 1880
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 95%
- more common than other boys
Darius vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#746
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 95% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Darius was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
2,184 babies were named Darius in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
How Darius compares
54,006 Top 3% higher than 97% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Darius's all-time total is 147x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Darius | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 54,006 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 2,184 | 23 | 22,252 |
Darius's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Darius's SSA record in two at 1966 and the more recent half accounts for 96% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 4%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1892, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1994 peak of 2,184, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Darius at a glance
Top 1,000 boys' namePeak year
1994
Current rank
#746
Active since
1880
Darius popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2025
- Peak year (1994)
- 2,184
- Annual births at peak, across 146 years of records
Darius popularity over time - girls
272 total births recorded since 1965 (Darius as girls' name)
Darius by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Darius's strongest decade.
19,665 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Darius births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 22
1880s
22 births
- 1890s 10
1890s
10 births
- 1910s 128
1910s
128 births
- 1920s 178
1920s
178 births
- 1930s 170
1930s
170 births
- 1940s 252
1940s
252 births
- 1950s 587
1950s
587 births
- 1960s 1,351
1960s
1,351 births
- 1970s 3,144
1970s
3,144 births
- 1980s 7,177
1980s
7,177 births
- 1990s
1990s
19,665 births
- 2000s
2000s
12,436 births
- 2010s 6,548
2010s
6,548 births
- 2020s 2,338
2020s
2,338 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 19,665 births (36% of all-time use).
How Darius compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Darius's total volume
Darius vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Darius by state
Where Darius concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 4,060 | 7.5% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 3,687 | 6.8% |
| #3 | California | | 3,594 | 6.7% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 3,424 | 6.3% |
| #5 | Florida | | 3,303 | 6.1% |
| #6 | New York | | 2,732 | 5.1% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 2,706 | 5.0% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 2,576 | 4.8% |
Texas share of Darius's total US births 7.5%
Even split
4,060 of 54,006 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 46 reporting states.
Darius appears in 46 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Darius? ▼
Darius has been given to 54,006 babies in the U.S. since 1880, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #746 as of the latest data. 2,184 babies were born in 1994, its single highest year.
When was Darius most popular? ▼
Darius was most popular in the 1990s decade with 19,665 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Darius most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Darius are Texas (4,060 births), Illinois (3,687 births), California (3,594 births).
How long has the name Darius been used? ▼
Records for Darius go back to 1880, giving 146 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Darius? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Darrell, Darren, Darryl, Daryl, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Darius's data
- Darius's decade-level peak was the 1990s (19,665 total births); usage has since declined to 2,338 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Dariuss (4,060 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Darius
Nearby Names Like Darius
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Darius
Darrell Boy
#1460 159,766 births
Darren Boy
#954 103,937 births
Darryl Boy
#1798 92,285 births
Daryl Boy
#2001 63,058 births
Darin Boy
#3548 32,546 births
Compare Darius side by side: Darius vs Darrell Darius vs Darren Darius vs Darryl
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1880–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Darius: #746 Boys' Name - 54,006 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/darius. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Darius draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.