Darious is an attractive, unique and contemporary given name that is of Latin origin. It means "wealthy" or "noble", derived from the Latin word 'darius', which was used to describe a wealthy person in ancient times. The name has gained popularity in recent years due to its distinctive sound and its positive meaning, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a memorable name for their child. It is also notable that this name has no common nicknames or shortened forms, allowing the full name Darious to stand out and be appreciated as it is.
The name Darious experienced significant popularity starting from the late 1970s, reaching a peak in the mid-1980s with an all-time high of 75 births in 1989. However, its popularity has declined steadily since then, with only 9 births recorded in 2020 and 2022 respectively. Despite this decline, Darious remains a unique and distinctive name, having been given to at least one child each year from 1952 to the present day. In total, over the span of nearly seven decades, 1544 children were named Darious.