Holding steady.
Popularity of Dariusz since 1972
Babies named Dariusz per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 49 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dariusz is a Polish form of the ancient Persian name Darius, connecting it to the rulers of the Achaemenid Empire. In modern usage, it remains a distinctly Polish name, seldom given in the United States. According to Social Security data, Dariusz saw its peak U.S. usage in 1989, though even then the number was very small. The name's trajectory has been stable at extremely low frequency, with no significant rise or decline in the decades since. Dariusz is almost exclusively used among families with Polish heritage, reflecting its cultural roots.
Dariusz is the Polish form of the Persian name Darius, derived from the Old Persian Dārayava(h)uš, meaning "holding firm the good" or "possessing goodness." The name was borne by several kings of the Achaemenid Empire, most notably Darius the Great (6th century BCE). It entered Polish usage through Christian veneration of Saint Darius, a minor early martyr, and has been consistently used in Poland since the 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Darek
Sibling names for Dariusz
Names that share Dariusz's style, for a brother or sister.
