Darique
Of obscure origin, possibly Persian or Arabic in derivation.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Darique. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Darique today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Darique births was 1999 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Darique. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Darique. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1999
5 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
1999 SSA rank
#10,248
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Darique: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Darique by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Darique during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Darique
The name Darique is believed to have originated from the Persian language, specifically from the Old Persian word "darik" or "darica," which referred to a gold coin minted during the Achaemenid Empire in ancient Persia. This empire existed from around 550 BCE to 330 BCE, and its territories spanned from modern-day Iran to parts of Central Asia, the Middle East, and Egypt.
While the name itself is not found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its connection to the Persian gold coin suggests a historical significance. The daric coin was widely used for trade and commerce throughout the Achaemenid Empire and beyond, reflecting the economic power and influence of ancient Persia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Darique can be traced back to the 16th century. In 1578, a French explorer and writer named André Thevet mentioned the name "Darique" in his work "Les Singularitez de la France Antarctique," referring to a Brazilian indigenous chief he encountered during his travels.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Darique. One such person was Darique de Prada (1711-1767), a Spanish painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraiture. Another was Darique Valters (1825-1890), a Latvian writer and translator who played a significant role in the development of Latvian literature.
In the 19th century, Darique Bingham (1833-1911) was an American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Bingham Trust, a charitable organization that supported education and social welfare initiatives. Darique Michaud (1860-1932), a French-Canadian politician and lawyer, served as a member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1896 to 1904.
More recently, Darique Taylor (1920-2005) was an American artist and sculptor known for his abstract expressionist works. His sculptures can be found in various public spaces and museums across the United States.
While not as common as some other names, Darique has left its mark throughout history, carrying a connection to the ancient Persian Empire and its currency, as well as being borne by notable individuals across various fields and cultures.
People
Darique + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Darique as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with D
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FAQ
Darique: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Darique?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Darique going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Darique a common name?
We classify Darique as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Darique most popular?
The single biggest year for Darique was 1999, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Darique is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Darique in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Darique a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Darique in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Darique still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Darique in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Darique can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Darique?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Darique at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.