Declining since 2000, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Adarius since 1981
Babies named Adarius per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Adarius's real moment was 1999.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 91 |
| 1990s | 454 |
| 2000s | 459 |
| 2010s | 243 |
| 2020s | 74 |
Meaning & origin
Adarius is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1981. It experienced its peak use in 1999 and has since declined; it currently stands at rank 5,399 as of 2025, with roughly 1 in 100,475 newborn boys receiving the name. The name's pattern suggests creative formation with the fashionable suffix arius, similar to Darius or Amarius. Despite its Latin-like ending, it has no classical roots. Geographically, Adarius saw its strongest use in Florida, reflecting regional trends for inventive names. Its rise in the 1990s and subsequent fall aligns with the broader cycle of modern coined names.
Adarius likely emerged in the late 20th century as a creative coinage, following the pattern of names like Darius or Amarius. Though it resembles Latin formations, there is no classical root. The name first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1981 and saw modest use, particularly in the 1990s. Its origins are not traceable to any one language or culture.
Where Adarius is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ad, Ari, Darius
Sibling names for Adarius
Names that share Adarius's style, for a brother or sister.
