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Cadarius

kuh-DAIR-ee-us · A modern coinage, possibly combining the prefix 'Ca-' with the popular name suffix '-darius', inspired by names like Darius.

Peak popularity
1996
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Cadarius since 1987

Babies named Cadarius per year in U.S. Social Security records.

918271990200020102020Most births 1996Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1980s16
1990s205
2000s127
2010s29
2020s7

Meaning & origin

Cadarius is a modern American name first recorded in 1987, reflecting the creative naming trends that gained momentum in the late 20th century. Its peak year was 1996, and since then its usage has remained stable, though it has never appeared in national rankings due to low overall frequency. The name is typically given to boys and is most common within African American communities, following a pattern of inventing distinctive names by blending fashionable sounds and suffixes. While no top states are associated with Cadarius, its structure echoes that of similar coined names from the 1990s, such as Jamarion and DeShawn. As a unique and original name, Cadarius continues to be chosen for its modern and distinctive sound.

Cadarius is a modern invented name that emerged in the late 20th century, particularly within African American naming traditions. It follows a pattern of combining a unique prefix with the suffix '-darius', which itself derives from the Persian name Darius. The name has no historical or linguistic precedent and is considered a creative, original formation.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Cade, Cadi, Rius

Variants: Kadarius, Cadarrius

Sibling names for Cadarius

Names that share Cadarius's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Cadarius mean?
Cadarius is a modern invented name with no traditional meaning. It is formed from a creative combination of sounds, likely inspired by names like Darius.
How popular is the name Cadarius?
Cadarius has been in limited use since the late 1980s. It peaked in 1996 but has never ranked among the top 1,000 names in the United States.
Is Cadarius a boy's name or a girl's name?
Cadarius is almost exclusively used as a boy's name.