Boy · #9,948 in 2026

Dariusz

Name: Popularity of the name Dariusz in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dariusz, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Dariusz is a male given name, predominantly in Polish. Etymologically, it derives from the Proto-Slavic "dar" gift, and signifies the giver/gift giver or possessors as well as "goods", and Persian name Dariush, meaning "he possesses" or "good".

Current Rank

#9,948

Peak Rank

#4,270 (1989)

Total Babies

130

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1972

First Year

2004

Last Year

1989

Peak Year

#4270

Peak Rank

130

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Dariusz

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Dariusz

Dariusz first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1972, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 12 Dariuszs were born — ranking #4,270 that year. As of 2026, Dariusz ranks #9,948 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 130 Dariuszs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Dariusz

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dariusz is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Dariel
Diarrhea
Diarrhoea
Daria
Diarhea
Darian
Darien
Dario
Diarreah
Diarrea
Derian
Darion

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dariusz

What does the name Dariusz mean?

How popular is Dariusz in 2026?

In 2026, Dariusz ranks #9,948 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Dariusz most popular?

Dariusz reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #4,270 that year with 12 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Dariusz most popular?

Dariusz has historically been most popular in Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dariusz.

Is Dariusz a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dariusz is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Dariusz?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dariusz include Elena, Craigory, Kelvis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dariusz

Dariusz is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 130 births in the dataset. Dariusz's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #4,270. Use the chart and map above to compare Dariusz's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.