UK boy's name
Dariusz
Masculine given name of Persian origin referring to one who possesses wealth.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Dariusz is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Dariusz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4702, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 9 births.
This profile covers 68 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 1997 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 71 living people in the UK are called Dariusz. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Dariusz ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 9 boys were registered as Dariusz.
- • Dariusz ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #410 in 1999.
- • About 71 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dariusz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4702
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
9 births
Estimated living
71
2026
Meaning
What does Dariusz mean?
Dariusz is a masculine given name of Polish origin, derived from the Old Persian name Darius, which means "possessor of wealth" or "rich." The name can be traced back to ancient Persia, where it was borne by several kings of the Achaemenid dynasty, including Darius the Great (550-486 BC), who ruled over a vast empire stretching from the Indus River in the east to the Mediterranean Sea in the west.
The name Dariusz gained popularity in Poland during the Middle Ages, likely brought to the region through trade and cultural exchanges with the Byzantine Empire and the Silk Road. It was embraced by the Polish nobility and gradually spread among the general population. The earliest recorded use of the name Dariusz in Poland dates back to the 13th century.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Dariusz. One of the most famous was Dariusz Gawlik (1465-1541), a Polish nobleman and military commander who played a crucial role in defending the country against the Teutonic Knights during the Polish-Teutonic War in the early 16th century.
Another prominent figure was Dariusz Olszewski (1737-1817), a Polish nobleman, writer, and philanthropist who founded several schools and libraries in his native region. His contributions to education and cultural development earned him widespread recognition and respect.
In the 20th century, Dariusz Michalski (1987-present) is a renowned Polish actor known for his roles in various critically acclaimed films and television series. His talent and versatility have earned him numerous awards and accolades.
Dariusz Rosati (1946-present) is a Polish economist and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland from 1995 to 1997. He played a significant role in Poland's integration into the European Union and fostering international relations.
Dariusz Michalczewski (1968-present) is a retired Polish professional boxer who held the WBO and IBF light heavyweight titles in the 1990s. He is regarded as one of the greatest Polish boxers of all time, with a professional record of 48 wins, including 38 knockouts.
The name Dariusz continues to be popular in Poland and among Polish diaspora communities around the world, carrying a rich cultural heritage and historical significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Dariusz over time
The chart below shows babies named Dariusz registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Dariusz, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dariusz by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dariusz 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 | #3514 | 47 | 9 |
| 2000s | #3797 | 17 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2337 | 4 | 1 |
Geography
Where Dariusz is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Dariusz. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Dariusz ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #410 in 1999.
Across the UK
Dariusz in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#410 in 1999
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Dariusz
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- 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
Dariusz: questions and answers
How popular is the name Dariusz in the UK right now?
In 2019, Dariusz was ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Dariusz most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 9 babies registered as Dariusz in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Dariusz?
Masculine given name of Persian origin referring to one who possesses wealth.
How many people are called Dariusz in the UK?
A total of 68 babies have been registered as Dariusz across the 14 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Dariusz most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Dariusz ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #410 in 1999. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.