At a glance
- In short
- Darrious is a strong and distinctive male name of ancient Persian origin, meaning "he who holds firm." Pronounced dah-REE-us (/dəˈriːəs/).
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2023 (#12,239)
- Babies in 2023
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #2,690 in 1989
- First recorded
- 1978
Meaning of Darrious
Darrious is a male name with origins in ancient Persia. It is a variation of the name Darius, which comes from the Greek word "Dareios" meaning "he who holds firm." In American English, Darrious is pronounced as dah-REE-us (/dəˈriːəs/). This unique and strong name has been used for baby boys in the United States since at least the late 1970s. While its popularity has varied over the years, it has consistently remained in use. Darrious is associated with qualities such as strength, determination, and leadership. Parents looking for a distinctive yet meaningful name for their son may find Darrious to be a fitting choice.
How to pronounce Darrious
English
- Pronounced dah-REE-us /dəˈriːəs/
Popularity of Darrious in the U.S.
Darrious was last recorded in the U.S. in 2023, ranked #12,239 with 5 babies. It peaked at #2,690 in 1989. It first appears in the records in 1978.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1978–2023 35 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 12,239 | back (not recorded in 2019–2022) |
| 2018 | 5 | 12,156 | ▲ 90 |
| 2017 | 5 | 12,246 | back (not recorded in 2015–2016) |
| 2014 | 7 | 9,642 | back (not recorded in 2013) |
| 2012 | 9 | 8,158 | ▼ 1,580 |
| 2011 | 12 | 6,578 | ▲ 4,188 |
| 2010 | 6 | 10,766 | ▼ 2,456 |
| 2009 | 9 | 8,310 | ▼ 1,917 |
| 2008 | 13 | 6,393 | ▼ 492 |
| 2007 | 14 | 5,901 | ▲ 559 |
| 2006 | 12 | 6,460 | ▲ 1,180 |
| 2005 | 9 | 7,640 | ▲ 3,716 |
| 2004 | 5 | 11,356 | back (not recorded in 2003) |
| 2002 | 6 | 9,392 | ▼ 2,947 |
| 2001 | 10 | 6,445 | ▼ 1,660 |
| 2000 | 15 | 4,785 | ▼ 444 |
| 1999 | 16 | 4,341 | ▼ 492 |
| 1998 | 18 | 3,849 | ▲ 2,769 |
| 1997 | 8 | 6,618 | ▼ 1,431 |
| 1996 | 11 | 5,187 | ▲ 314 |
| 1995 | 10 | 5,501 | ▼ 1,590 |
| 1994 | 16 | 3,911 | ▼ 410 |
| 1993 | 18 | 3,501 | ▲ 103 |
| 1992 | 17 | 3,604 | ▼ 279 |
| 1991 | 18 | 3,325 | ▲ 142 |
| 1990 | 17 | 3,467 | ▼ 777 |
| 1989 | 23 | 2,690 | ▲ 3,061 |
| 1988 | 7 | 5,751 | ▼ 2,679 |
| 1987 | 16 | 3,072 | ▲ 1,385 |
| 1986 | 9 | 4,457 | ▼ 858 |
| 1985 | 12 | 3,599 | ▼ 140 |
| 1984 | 12 | 3,459 | back (not recorded in 1983) |
| 1982 | 8 | 4,593 | ▲ 1,669 |
| 1981 | 5 | 6,262 | back (not recorded in 1979–1980) |
| 1978 | 6 | 5,060 | new |