Dario is a male given name of Italian origin. It is derived from the Latin word "dare," which means "to give." The name has been used in Italy since the Middle Ages and was popularized by the famous Venetian writer, Carlo Goldoni, who used it for one of his characters.
The name Dario has also been associated with several historical figures throughout history. One notable example is Darío, a king of Persia from 521 to 486 BC. He was known for his administrative skills and for commissioning the first known written text in Old Persian, known as the Behistun Inscription.
In literature, Dario has been used as a character name in several works, including Goldoni's play "The Servant of Two Masters" and Gabriel García Márquez's novel "Love in the Time of Cholera."
Today, Dario remains popular in Italy and other countries with Italian influence. It is considered to be a strong and memorable name that carries with it a rich history and cultural significance.
The name Dario saw a significant increase in popularity over the course of the 20th and early 21st centuries, with births peaking at 412 in 2023. There was a notable spike in births starting around the year 2000, suggesting that the name may have gained more popularity among parents during this period. The most popular years for the name Dario were 2021, 2022, and 2023, with over 400 births each year.