Dario
Dario is a distinctive choice, ranked #873 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Dario in their class.
About the Name Dario
Dario has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 143 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #818 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Dario is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Dario in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #635, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Dario
- Dario Cecchini — Dario Cecchini is an eighth generation Italian butcher from Panzano in the Chianti region of Italy.
- Dario Gradi — Dario Gradi is an Italian-English former football player, coach and manager.
- Dario Cedeño — Dario Cedeño is an Ecuadorian football defender currently playing for Barcelona.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Dario
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Dario
Almost certainly the only Dario in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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