Darrius
Boy name · #3983 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Darrius? In official American birth records, Darrius has been tracked continuously since 1962, giving it 63 years of documented American history.
Darrius is currently the #3983 boy name in the United States — 27 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1870, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 66,667 boys born in 2025 was named Darrius.
Babies named Darrius per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 63-year story
Darrius first appears in the Social Security records in 1962, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1994, when 319 boys were named Darrius — good for #578 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Darrius against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Darrius in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Darrius is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Darrius will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Darrius is most common
State-level data for Darrius is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Darrius
Statistically, parents drawn to Darrius tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Demarcus, Demetrius, Octavius, Dakotah, and Diamond.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Darrius | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #3949 |
| 2024 | 35 | #3335 |
| 2023 | 45 | #2805 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3100 |
| 2021 | 46 | #2732 |
| 2020 | 55 | #2392 |
| 2019 | 65 | #2170 |
| 2018 | 68 | #2083 |
| 2017 | 60 | #2217 |
| 2016 | 71 | #2012 |
| 2015 | 78 | #1870 |
| 2014 | 80 | #1844 |
| 2013 | 107 | #1510 |
| 2012 | 99 | #1588 |
| 2011 | 141 | #1235 |
| 2010 | 149 | #1200 |
| 2009 | 165 | #1118 |
| 2008 | 172 | #1086 |
| 2007 | 182 | #1031 |
| 2006 | 199 | #941 |
| 2005 | 199 | #902 |
| 2004 | 181 | #934 |
| 2003 | 213 | #822 |
| 2002 | 219 | #788 |
| 2001 | 227 | #757 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Darrius?
In official American birth records, the name Darrius first appeared in 1962 (over 63 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 63 years.
Is Darrius a popular boy name?
Darrius ranked #3983 among boys in 2025 with 27 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1870.
When was the name Darrius most popular?
Darrius peaked in 1994, when 319 American boys received the name (ranked #578 that year). Since 1994 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Darrius?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 66,667 newborn American boys was named Darrius. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.