Dario Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Dario is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Dario?
Dario is spelled D-A-R-I-O. The name has 5 letters.
Dario at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Dario derives from the Old Persian name Dārayavahush, meaning “he holds firm the good” or “wealthy.”
- Origin
- Dario is commonly considered a variant of the Persian name Darius, reflecting cultural interchange in naming traditions.
- Pronunciation
- DAHR-ee-oh · 3 syllables
Dario Popularity in 2025
Rank#760
Recorded Births339
- Boys usage fell 121 places to #760 and recorded 100 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Dario Mean?
Dario derives from the Old Persian name Dārayavahush, meaning “he holds firm the good” or “wealthy.”
Origin: Dario is commonly considered a variant of the Persian name Darius, reflecting cultural interchange in naming traditions.
How Do You Pronounce Dario?
PronunciationDAHR-ee-oh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Dario?
- History
- Historical texts document the use of the name Darius in antiquity, and Dario appears as a Hellenized and later European variant.
Dario Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 339 | #760 |
| 2024 | Boys | 439 | #639 |
| 2023 | Boys | 412 | #663 |
| 2022 | Boys | 403 | #676 |
| 2021 | Boys | 389 | #684 |
| 2020 | Boys | 281 | #818 |
| 2019 | Boys | 234 | #930 |
| 2018 | Boys | 265 | #840 |
| 2017 | Boys | 245 | #876 |
| 2016 | Boys | 224 | #935 |
| 2015 | Boys | 234 | #916 |
| 2014 | Boys | 215 | #973 |
| 2013 | Boys | 199 | #993 |
| 2012 | Boys | 226 | #916 |
| 2011 | Boys | 235 | #884 |
| 2010 | Boys | 212 | #946 |
| 2009 | Boys | 229 | #900 |
| 2008 | Boys | 252 | #850 |
| 2007 | Boys | 249 | #848 |
| 2006 | Boys | 224 | #880 |
| 2005 | Boys | 215 | #854 |
| 2004 | Boys | 208 | #853 |
| 2003 | Boys | 209 | #833 |
| 2002 | Boys | 195 | #848 |
When Was Dario Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Boys
439 recorded births
National rank #639
2023 · Boys
412 recorded births
National rank #663
2022 · Boys
403 recorded births
National rank #676
2021 · Boys
389 recorded births
National rank #684
Where Dario Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #360 | 5 |
| CA | #390 | 84 |
| IL | #457 | 23 |
| TX | #461 | 72 |
| NV | #516 | 5 |
| AR | #555 | 5 |
| CO | #571 | 9 |
| FL | #662 | 24 |