Total births
130
Boys' name · since 1972
Dariusz
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 130 babies named Dariusz, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 130
- total births
- 1972–2004
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Dariusz sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 130 recorded since 1972.
Dariusz has 130 recorded births among boys since 1972, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2004.
- 130 total births
- 1972–2004 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
130 boys have been named Dariusz since 1972, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2004.
- 130
- total births
- 1972–2004
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Dariusz was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
12 babies were named Dariusz in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Dariusz's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Dariusz's full recorded timeline at 1990, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1981, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1989 peak of 12 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Dariusz at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Dariusz popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2004
- Peak year (1989)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Dariusz by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Dariusz's strongest decade.
49 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Dariusz births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
20 births
- 1980s
1980s
45 births
- 1990s
1990s
49 births
- 2000s 16
2000s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 49 births (38% of all-time use).
Dariusz by state
Where Dariusz concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 34 | 26.2% |
Illinois share of Dariusz's total US births 26.2%
34 of 130 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dariusz? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 130 babies named Dariusz. The most recent recorded year was 2004. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 12 births.
When was Dariusz most popular? ▼
Dariusz was most popular in the 1990s decade with 49 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Dariusz most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dariusz are Illinois (34 births).
How long has the name Dariusz been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dariusz since 1972 -- 33 years through the most recent 2004 data.
What names are similar to Dariusz? ▼
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 Dariusz's data
- Dariusz's decade-level peak was the 1990s (49 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Dariuszs (34 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Dariusz
Nearby Names Like Dariusz
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dariusz
Darrell Boy
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Darren Boy
#954 103,937 births
Darryl Boy
#1798 92,285 births
Daryl Boy
#2001 63,058 births
Darius Boy
#746 54,006 births
Compare Dariusz side by side: Dariusz vs Darrell Dariusz vs Darren Dariusz vs Darryl
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1972–2004 (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. "Dariusz: Baby Name Since 1972 - 130 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dariusz. 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 Dariusz 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 July 2026.