UK boy's name
Darrius
A masculine variant of the Greek name Darius, meaning "possessor of wealth".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Darrius is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Darrius popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4432, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1999 to 2008. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Darrius. 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 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Darrius ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 4 boys were registered as Darrius.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Darrius as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4432
2008
Births in 2008
3
Latest year
Peak year
2001
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Darrius mean?
The name Darrius has its roots in the ancient Persian language, originating from the word "Dara", which means "wealthy" or "rich". It traces back to the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning from modern-day Iran to parts of India and Greece between 550-330 BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in ancient Persian cuneiform inscriptions, where it was used to refer to nobles and members of the royal family. The name gained further prominence during the reign of Darius the Great, who ruled the Achaemenid Empire from 522-486 BCE and was responsible for significant administrative reforms and the construction of several impressive architectural marvels.
In ancient Greek literature, the name appears in the writings of Herodotus, the renowned historian who documented the Greco-Persian Wars. He mentions Darius I, the third Persian king of the Achaemenid Empire, who led the unsuccessful invasion of Greece in 490 BCE.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Darrius. One of the most famous was Darius III, the last king of the Achaemenid Empire, who was defeated by Alexander the Great in 330 BCE, marking the end of the Persian empire.
In the Middle Ages, the name Darrius was used by several Persian rulers, including Darius II (423-404 BCE) and Darius III (336-330 BCE), both of whom ruled during the later stages of the Achaemenid Empire.
Another significant figure was Darius the Mede, a biblical character mentioned in the Book of Daniel, who is said to have ruled the Medo-Persian Empire after the fall of Babylon in the 6th century BCE.
During the Renaissance period, the name Darrius was revived and used by several European scholars and writers who were fascinated by Persian history and culture. One notable example is the Italian humanist and philosopher Pico della Mirandola (1463-1494), who wrote extensively about ancient Persian religion and philosophy.
In more recent times, the name Darrius has been adopted by individuals from various cultural backgrounds, although its usage remains relatively rare compared to other names of Persian origin.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Darrius over time
The chart below shows babies named Darrius registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2008. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Darrius, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2008, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Darrius by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Darrius 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3352 | 10 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Darrius
- 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
Darrius: questions and answers
How popular is the name Darrius in the UK right now?
In 2008, Darrius was ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Darrius most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 4 babies registered as Darrius in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Darrius?
A masculine variant of the Greek name Darius, meaning "possessor of wealth".
How many people are called Darrius in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Darrius across the 4 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.