Declining since 2005, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Zarius since 1991
Babies named Zarius per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 63 |
| 2000s | 132 |
| 2010s | 84 |
| 2020s | 48 |
Meaning & origin
Zarius is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1991. It has never been common, ranking 9,714 in 2025, with about 1 in 244,011 newborns receiving the name. Its peak popularity came in 2004, but usage has since declined. The name's exact origins are unclear; it may have been inspired by classical names like Darius or Marius, or it could be a creative coinage. Despite its rarity, Zarius has a distinctive sound that appeals to parents seeking a unique name. Over the decades, it has maintained a low but steady presence, with no states recording high usage.
Zarius first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1991. It may be a modern coinage influenced by names like Darius or Marius, or a creative respelling of Xarius. The name remains rare, with no established meaning or linguistic root.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Z, Zar
Sibling names for Zarius
Names that share Zarius's style, for a brother or sister.
