At a glance
- In short
- Darus is a male name of English origin, pronounced as DAIR-uhs (/dɛərʌs/). It is a variation of the name Darius and carries associations of strength and nobility.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2000 (#10,349)
- Babies in 2000
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #3,681 in 1950
- First recorded
- 1950
Meaning of Darus
Darus is a male name of English origin, pronounced as DAIR-uhs (/dɛərʌs/). It is a variation of the name Darius. In the United States, Darus has been recorded as a given name for boys since at least 1950. While its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it remains a unique and distinctive choice for parents looking for an uncommon name with an elegant sound. The name Darus carries associations of strength and nobility, making it an excellent choice for parents who want to bestow their child with a name that exudes power and grace.
How to pronounce Darus
English
- Pronounced DAIR-uhs /dɛərʌs/
Popularity of Darus in the U.S.
Darus was last recorded in the U.S. in 2000, ranked #10,349 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,681 in 1950. It first appears in the records in 1950.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1950–2000 14 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 | 10,349 | back (not recorded in 1999) |
| 1998 | 5 | 9,631 | back (not recorded in 1993–1997) |
| 1992 | 5 | 8,435 | ▼ 199 |
| 1991 | 5 | 8,236 | ▼ 3,243 |
| 1990 | 10 | 4,993 | ▲ 1,948 |
| 1989 | 6 | 6,941 | back (not recorded in 1988) |
| 1987 | 11 | 3,959 | back (not recorded in 1986) |
| 1985 | 5 | 6,523 | ▼ 1,550 |
| 1984 | 7 | 4,973 | back (not recorded in 1978–1983) |
| 1977 | 5 | 5,845 | back (not recorded in 1975–1976) |
| 1974 | 5 | 5,228 | back (not recorded in 1973) |
| 1972 | 5 | 4,986 | back (not recorded in 1964–1971) |
| 1963 | 5 | 4,048 | back (not recorded in 1951–1962) |
| 1950 | 5 | 3,681 | new |
Notable people named Darus
- Darus Suharto is an Indonesian-born Canadian accountant and poker player who finished sixth in the 2008 World Series of Poker Main Event.