Dario Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Dario originates from Italian and is derived from the Latin Darius, which traces back to Old Persian. It means 'possessor of good'. Throughout history, the name has evolved from Darius to Dario and has been associated with notable figures. It carries a positive connotation and has biblical relevance, although it is not directly mentioned in biblical texts.
The name Dario is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dario has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Dario' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1664th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1500th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1259th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 987th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 845th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 875th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 801st out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Dario' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dario"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɑːri.oʊ/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
The name Dario is derived from the Latin name Darius, which comes from the Old Persian name Dārayavahush, meaning 'possessor of good' or 'maintainer of good'.
Meaning
Possessor of good
Language Evolution
Darius, Dario
Historical Usage
The name Darius was popularized by several kings of Persia, particularly Darius I, who ruled from 522 to 486 BC. The name Dario has gained popularity in various cultures, especially in Italy and Spanish-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Darius, Daria, Dariole
Modern Popularity & Image
Dario is viewed as a strong and sophisticated name, often associated with creativity and leadership. It remains relatively popular in several cultures.
Famous People
Dario Argento, Dario Franchitti, Dario Fo
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dario"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Dario"
"Dario" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1664th of 7545 | 331 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1500th of 6773 | 390 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1259th of 7552 | 708 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 987th of 10718 | 1,076 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 845th of 16616 | 2,217 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 875th of 24088 | 3,344 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 801st of 23106 | 3,540 |
Regional Popularity of "Dario" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
91.44% 1261st/1379 |
56.76% 1343rd/2366 |
57.79% 660th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
41.14% 968th/2353 |
47.45% 734th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
38.97% 947th/2430 |
34.91% 996th/2853 |
26.09% 724th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
42.70% 1254th/2937 |
22.19% 773rd/3483 |
27.83% 979th/3518 |
17.19% 695th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
27.57% 1016th/3685 |
17.16% 768th/4475 |
19.50% 1013th/5194 |
9.28% 586th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
23.90% 1095th/4582 |
17.25% 891st/5164 |
13.51% 988th/7313 |
8.50% 634th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
27.56% 1098th/3984 |
24.56% 1102nd/4487 |
12.42% 847th/6822 |
9.11% 572nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Dario" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dario"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dario" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.