Darrius
Every Darrius since 1962 — 7,689 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Darrius
Darrius is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,971 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 7,689 American babies have been named Darrius. Its peak came in 1994, when 319 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Darrius stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Darrius year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #3,971 |
| 2024 | 35 | #3,346 |
| 2023 | 45 | #2,813 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3,112 |
| 2021 | 46 | #2,737 |
| 2020 | 55 | #2,400 |
| 2019 | 65 | #2,172 |
| 2018 | 68 | #2,087 |
| 2017 | 60 | #2,219 |
| 2016 | 71 | #2,014 |
| 2015 | 78 | #1,877 |
| 2014 | 80 | #1,845 |
| 2013 | 107 | #1,513 |
| 2012 | 99 | #1,590 |
| 2011 | 141 | #1,236 |
| 2010 | 149 | #1,200 |
| 2009 | 165 | #1,120 |
| 2008 | 172 | #1,086 |
| 2007 | 182 | #1,032 |
| 2006 | 199 | #943 |
| 2005 | 199 | #902 |
| 2004 | 181 | #936 |
| 2003 | 213 | #824 |
| 2002 | 219 | #788 |
| 2001 | 227 | #758 |
| 2000 | 264 | #675 |
| 1995 | 267 | #632 |
| 1990 | 317 | #569 |
| 1985 | 99 | #910 |
| 1980 | 64 | #1,137 |
| 1975 | 19 | #2,301 |
| 1970 | 18 | #2,137 |
| 1965 | 8 | #3,035 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Darrius in 2025?
Darrius ranked #3,971 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Darrius?
7,689 babies have been named Darrius in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Darrius most popular?
Darrius peaked in 1994, when 319 newborns received the name.
Is Darrius a boy or girl name?
Darrius is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Darrius rising or falling?
Darrius is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.