Darren
5 countries#1132 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Darren was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
104,506 births recorded 1936–2025 · currently #1132 · peaked in 1965 with 5,963 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
12,336 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #466 · peaked in 1996 with 605 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
8,913 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #560 · peaked in 1988 with 457 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,964 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1329 · peaked in 1996 with 343 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,231 births recorded 1964–2022 · currently #1032 · peaked in 2014 with 80 births
Most common in: La Réunion, Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
459 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #344 · peaked in 1997 with 62 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Darren’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #361 | — |
| 2007 | #361 | — |
| 2008 | #384 | ↓23 |
| 2009 | #393 | ↓9 |
| 2010 | #407 | ↓14 |
| 2011 | #415 | ↓8 |
| 2012 | #423 | ↓8 |
| 2013 | #468 | ↓45 |
| 2014 | #494 | ↓26 |
| 2015 | #542 | ↓48 |
| 2016 | #548 | ↓6 |
| 2017 | #586 | ↓38 |
| 2018 | #653 | ↓67 |
| 2019 | #684 | ↓31 |
| 2020 | #718 | ↓34 |
| 2021 | #803 | ↓85 |
| 2022 | #853 | ↓50 |
| 2023 | #977 | ↓124 |
| 2024 | #954 | ↑23 |
| 2025 | #1132 | ↓178 |
Frequently asked questions about Darren
Is Darren a popular name?
Yes — Darren currently ranks #1132 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Darren more common for boys or girls?
Darren is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Darren most popular?
Darren peaked in 1965 in United States, with 5,963 recorded births that year.
Is Darren rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Darren’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2854 in 1936 to #1132 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Darren?
At least 118,073 babies have been recorded with the name Darren across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Darren popular in more than one country?
Yes — Darren appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, Scotland, England & Wales, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Darren?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Darren include Bronx, Carl, Eidan, Tylan.
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