Darrius
Meaningholding firm the good · English form of Darius
- US rank
- #3,949
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #543 in 1989
27 babies were named Darrius in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,557 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1962–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Darrius you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 63,291 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Darrius, 27 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Darrius would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDarrius first shows up in US birth records in 1962, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 63 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1989, when it ranked #543. Today it's #3,949, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDarrius was 8.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 7,440 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 63,291.
- TrendDarrius has slipped 1,557 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,949. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningDarrius is an English form of Darius, which means “holding firm the good”. Our records link it to Greek and Persian roots.
About the name Darrius
Darrius is a boy name of Greek and Persian origin meaning “holding firm the good”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ius”. US birth records list Darrius for boys from 1962 to 2025, in 63 of those 64 years. Its best year was 1989, when it ranked #543 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,949, with 27 babies.
Origin:Greek namesPersian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.0 | 201,005 boys |
| 1970s | 20 | 49,925 boys |
| 1980s | 69 | 14,465 boys |
| 1990s | 144 | 6,964 boys |
| 2000s | 101 | 9,856 boys |
| 2010s | 49 | 20,559 boys |
| 2020s | 24 | 41,987 boys |
Other spellings of Darrius
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Darrius
What does the name Darrius mean?
Darrius means “holding firm the good” in English, as a form of Darius.
What is the origin of the name Darrius?
Darrius has Greek, Persian roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Darrius a boy or girl name?
Darrius is a boy name.
How popular is the name Darrius?
Darrius ranked #3,949 for US boys in 2025, given to 27 babies. Its best year was 1989 (#543).