Find out how popular the first name Dario has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Dario by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Dario is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 412 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Dario.

The history of the first name Dario

The name Dario is derived from the Persian name Dara, meaning "wealthy" or "prosperous." It has its origins in ancient Persia, modern-day Iran, and dates back to the 6th century BCE. The name gained popularity across the Middle East and Europe during the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dario can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who mentions a Persian king named Darius the Great (550-486 BCE). This powerful ruler was responsible for expanding the Persian Empire and solidifying its position as a major world power.

In the Middle Ages, the name Dario was occasionally used in Italy, particularly in regions with cultural and trade ties to the Mediterranean and the Middle East. It was sometimes adapted as Darius or Dario in various European languages.

One notable figure from this period was Dario Trevisan (c. 1460-1536), an Italian painter and architect from the Renaissance era. He was known for his contributions to the development of the Venetian Renaissance style.

During the 19th century, the name Dario gained renewed popularity in Italy and other parts of Europe. One of the most famous individuals with this name was the Italian poet and novelist Dario Fo (1926-2016), who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1997 for his work in the field of satirical drama.

Another notable bearer of the name was Dario Argento (born 1940), an Italian film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for his work in the horror and giallo genres, and is considered a master of the Italian horror film.

In the world of sports, Dario Franchitti (born 1973) is a Scottish former racing driver who won the Indianapolis 500 three times and the IndyCar Series championship four times.

While the name Dario has its roots in ancient Persia, it has been adopted and adapted across various cultures over the centuries, with notable figures in fields ranging from art and literature to film and sports.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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