Total births
336
Boys' name · since 1989
Daryus
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 336 babies named Daryus, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 336
- total births
- 1989–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
336 boys have been named Daryus since 1989, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Daryus has been recorded 336 times among boys since 1989, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2022.
- 336 total births
- 1989–2022 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
336 boys have been named Daryus since 1989, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2022.
- 336
- total births
- 1989–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Daryus was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
16 babies were named Daryus in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Daryus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Daryus's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1996 peak of 16, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Daryus at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1989
Daryus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2022
- Peak year (1996)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Daryus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Daryus's strongest decade.
134 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Daryus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
102 births
- 2000s
2000s
134 births
- 2010s
2010s
82 births
- 2020s 12
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 134 births (40% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Daryus? ▼
Since 1989, Social Security records show 336 babies named Daryus. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 1996, with 16 births.
When was Daryus most popular? ▼
Daryus was most popular in the 2000s decade with 134 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
How long has the name Daryus been used? ▼
Records for Daryus go back to 1989, giving 34 years of history through 2022.
What names are similar to Daryus? ▼
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 Daryus's data
- Daryus's decade-level peak was the 2000s (134 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Daryus
Nearby Names Like Daryus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Daryus
Darrell Boy
#1460 159,766 births
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 Daryus side by side: Daryus vs Darrell Daryus vs Darren Daryus vs Darryl
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1989–2022 (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. "Daryus: Baby Name Since 1989 - 336 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/daryus. 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 Daryus 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.