Darren
girl nameDarren entered the US charts in 1956, peaked at #1916 in 1966, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1956–2025
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rank today
#1916
peak (1966)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #4960 |
| 1960s | #3115 |
| 1970s | #4461 |
| 1980s | #5940 |
| 1990s | #10742 |
| 2010s | #12713 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Darren are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Darren alive today was born around 1971, making them about 54 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Darren in 2025?
- Darren is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Darren most popular?
- Darren peaked in 1966, reaching #1916 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Darren with classmates?
- Darren will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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