Declining since 2001, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Jadarius since 1986
Babies named Jadarius per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 415 |
| 2000s | 685 |
| 2010s | 282 |
| 2020s | 88 |
Meaning & origin
Jadarius is a modern American name that first entered the U.S. Social Security records in 1986. It reached its peak popularity in 2001, during the decade of the 2000s when creatively constructed names were especially fashionable. Since 2001, its usage has declined, reflecting broader trends in naming as newer coinages emerge. The name is typically given to boys and is most common in states with larger African-American populations. Its formation follows a pattern of blending the popular 'Ja' prefix with the established name Darius, creating a distinctive and contemporary sound.
Jadarius is a modern coinage, popular in the United States since the late 20th century. It likely draws from the fashionable prefix 'Ja' (seen in names like Jamal and Jason) combined with the classic name Darius, which has Persian origins meaning 'possessor of good'. Alternatively, it may be a respelling or variation of Jadarrius, reflecting a trend of creating distinctive African-American names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jad, J, Darius
Sibling names for Jadarius
Names that share Jadarius's style, for a brother or sister.

