UK boy's name
Dariush
A Persian masculine name meaning "wealthy and prosperous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Dariush is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Dariush popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3412, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 6 births.
This profile covers 44 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 1996 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 44 living people in the UK are called Dariush. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Dariush ranked #3412 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 6 boys were registered as Dariush.
- • About 44 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dariush as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3412
2018
Births in 2018
5
Latest year
Peak year
2006
6 births
Estimated living
44
2026
Meaning
What does Dariush mean?
Dariush is a Persian name derived from the Old Iranian word "Dārayavahuš" or "Dāriavahush," meaning "possessor of good" or "wealthy." It traces its origins back to the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled over ancient Persia from 550 BCE to 330 BCE. The name is closely associated with Darius the Great, one of the most famous rulers of the Achaemenid Empire, who reigned from 522 BCE to 486 BCE.
The name Dariush appears in various ancient Persian texts and inscriptions, including the Behistun Inscription, which was commissioned by Darius the Great himself. This inscription, carved on a rock face in present-day Iran, provides a detailed account of Darius' rise to power and his early conquests.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Dariush can be found in the Avesta, the sacred texts of Zoroastrianism. In these texts, the name is mentioned in the form of "Darayavahuš" and is associated with several mythological figures.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Dariush. One of the most famous was Darius III, also known as Codomannus, who was the last king of the Achaemenid Empire. He ruled from 336 BCE to 330 BCE and was ultimately defeated by Alexander the Great during his conquest of Persia.
Another prominent figure with the name Dariush was Darius the Mede, a historical or semi-legendary figure mentioned in the Book of Daniel in the Bible. He is said to have succeeded Belshazzar as the ruler of the Babylonian Empire around 539 BCE.
In more modern times, Dariush has been the name of several Persian poets and writers, including Dariush Shayegan (1935-2018), a renowned Iranian philosopher and writer known for his works on comparative philosophy and cultural studies.
Dariush Mehrjui (born 1939) is a celebrated Iranian film director and screenwriter who has won numerous awards for his contributions to Iranian cinema. His films often explore social and political themes within the context of Iranian society.
Dariush Dolat-Abadi (1927-2015) was an influential Iranian writer and journalist who played a significant role in the country's literary and cultural scene during the 20th century.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Dariush over time
The chart below shows babies named Dariush registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Dariush, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2018, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dariush by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dariush was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3841 | 13 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3291 | 25 | 6 |
| 1990s | #2861 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Dariush
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Dariush: questions and answers
How popular is the name Dariush in the UK right now?
In 2018, Dariush was ranked #3412 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Dariush most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 6 babies registered as Dariush in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Dariush?
A Persian masculine name meaning "wealthy and prosperous".
How many people are called Dariush in the UK?
A total of 44 babies have been registered as Dariush across the 11 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.