How Many People Are Named Daryus?

Complete statistics for the name Daryus: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Daryus
Very Rare
Persian

Daryus is a very rare name, with only 330 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 1,000,379 Americans. It peaked in 1996 with 16 births and most bearers are under 30.

~330
Living in US
1 in 1,000,379
Americans
1996
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
He who holds firm the good
🌐
Origin
Persian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Ambitious Thoughtful Confident Resilient
7
Life Path Number

The number 7 is traditionally linked to introspection, spiritual seeking, and a deep desire for knowledge. People with this life path number tend to be analytical thinkers who value solitude and inner wisdom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

358
Worldwide Bearers
#460,276
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
113
🇨🇩 DR Congo
68
🇷🇺 Russia
44
🇺🇸 United States
37
🇺🇦 Ukraine
22
🇱🇹 Lithuania
13
🇧🇾 Belarus
12
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
11
🇧🇷 Brazil
8
🇹🇿 Tanzania
8

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
330 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
270
Would be under 30 (80%)
66
Would be 30–60 (20%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 336 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1996

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
94
International
69

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Daryus Through the Generations

Daryus is a name that has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1996, when 16 babies were given this moniker. Today, just 330 people in the US carry the name, making it incredibly rare. The fact that 80% of those named Daryus are under 30 speaks to its status as a modern, newer-generation name. This contrasts sharply with its total birth count of 336 across all time, highlighting a significant drop-off in usage. The majority of Daryus bearers are concentrated in the under-30 age group, with only a handful in their 30s to 60s, and none over 60, painting a clear picture of its recent introduction into American naming practices.

✨ Similar Names to Daryus

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Daryus's Persian roots

📄 About the Name Daryus

How Many People Have the Name Daryus?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 330 people in the United States currently share the name Daryus. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,000,379 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Daryus a Common or Rare Name?

Daryus is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Daryus Mean?

Daryus means "He who holds firm the good" and comes from Persian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Daryus in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Daryus Most Popular?

The name Daryus reached peak popularity in 1996, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Daryus?

Approximately 330 people named Daryus live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 336. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,000,379 Americans.

Is Daryus a rare name?

Daryus is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,000,379 Americans has this name.

What does the name Daryus mean?

Daryus means "He who holds firm the good" and comes from Persian origins.

Is Daryus more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Daryus are male and 0% are female.

When was Daryus most popular?

Daryus peaked in 1996 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US330
All-Time Births336
1 in X1 in 1,000,379
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age22
Peak Year1996
World Rank#460,276
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.