Rising since 2002, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Daris since 1914
Babies named Daris per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 36 | 13 |
| 1920s | 165 | 44 |
| 1930s | 168 | 65 |
| 1940s | 98 | 48 |
| 1950s | 71 | 93 |
| 1960s | 40 | 127 |
| 1970s | 0 | 105 |
| 1980s | 20 | 184 |
| 1990s | 5 | 178 |
| 2000s | 0 | 127 |
| 2010s | 5 | 194 |
| 2020s | 0 | 82 |
Meaning & origin
The name Daris has a modest but persistent presence in American naming records. First recorded in 1915, it saw its peak popularity in 1990, though it remains a rare choice. Since 2002, its usage has been rising, reflecting a growing appreciation for names with the strong 'Dar-' sound. In recent years, Daris has been given to roughly 1 in every 106,755 boys, which places it in the lower ranks of U.S. baby names. Its rarity and simple spelling give it a distinctive quality without being unfamiliar, appealing to parents seeking an uncommon name that is easy to pronounce and spell.
The name Daris is likely a variant spelling of Darius, which derives from the Persian Dārayavauš, meaning 'possessing goodness' or 'holding firm the good.' However, given its relatively recent emergence in U.S. records (first recorded in 1915) and its low but steady usage, it may also be a modern coinage formed from the popular 'Dar-' sound. Its usage has been predominantly male.
“Daris” around the world
Where Daris lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dare, Dar
Sibling names for Daris
Names that share Daris's style, for a brother or sister.
