Boy
Darren
great, little great one
About Darren
Warmth and approachability radiate from Darren, a name that feels like an old friend even at first meeting. This choice combines familiarity with genuine likability, creating immediate positive associations. The soft yet solid sound structure balances masculine strength with gentle accessibility, avoiding harsh edges while maintaining presence. Darren has proven its staying power across generations, never becoming too trendy or too dated. Parents appreciate its straightforward nature—no unusual spellings or pronunciation challenges to navigate. The name suits diverse personalities and backgrounds, adaptable and welcoming without being generic. It carries a certain earnestness, suggesting someone genuine, trustworthy, and down-to-earth. Consider how naturally it fits in various scenarios, from casual gatherings to professional environments. Darren represents reliable naming at its best, providing your child with a comfortable identity that requires no explanation or defense.
Popularity of the Name Darren
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | #845 | ||||
| 1957 | #903 | ||||
| 1958 | #382 | ||||
| 1959 | #213 | ||||
| 1960 | #156 | #195 | |||
| 1961 | #174 | #159 | |||
| 1962 | #165 | #157 | |||
| 1963 | #158 | #105 | |||
| 1964 | #127 | #85 | |||
| 1965 | #52 | #13 | |||
| 1966 | #63 | #19 | #203 | ||
| 1967 | #63 | #26 | #171 | ||
| 1968 | #60 | #37 | #170 | ||
| 1969 | #60 | #28 | #88 | ||
| 1970 | #75 | #34 | #40 | ||
| 1971 | #100 | #31 | #35 | ||
| 1972 | #106 | #32 | #32 | ||
| 1973 | #113 | #41 | #32 | ||
| 1974 | #127 | #39 | #31 | ||
| 1975 | #126 | #31 | #35 | ||
| 1976 | #147 | #55 | #36 | ||
| 1977 | #158 | #80 | #34 | ||
| 1978 | #166 | #88 | #31 | ||
| 1979 | #164 | #64 | #35 | ||
| 1980 | #163 | #91 | #27 | ||
| 1981 | #176 | #99 | #36 | ||
| 1982 | #174 | #81 | #33 | ||
| 1983 | #164 | #126 | #29 | ||
| 1984 | #172 | #99 | #27 | ||
| 1985 | #161 | #124 | #29 | ||
| 1986 | #168 | #99 | #27 | ||
| 1987 | #170 | #108 | #19 | ||
| 1988 | #177 | #142 | #18 | ||
| 1989 | #183 | #133 | #20 | ||
| 1990 | #199 | #141 | #20 | ||
| 1991 | #226 | #160 | #20 | #138 | |
| 1992 | #227 | #156 | #23 | #146 | |
| 1993 | #210 | #137 | #23 | #135 | |
| 1994 | #201 | #174 | #28 | #143 | |
| 1995 | #230 | #159 | #29 | #161 | |
| 1996 | #253 | #282 | #31 | #160 | |
| 1997 | #274 | #96 | #225 | #35 | #185 |
| 1998 | #279 | #117 | #216 | #47 | #174 |
| 1999 | #283 | #135 | #216 | #47 | #209 |
| 2000 | #298 | #139 | #316 | #52 | #191 |
| 2001 | #304 | #151 | #269 | #62 | #204 |
| 2002 | #302 | #176 | #316 | #72 | #192 |
| 2003 | #306 | #183 | #272 | #78 | #243 |
| 2004 | #337 | #202 | #250 | #76 | #247 |
| 2005 | #343 | #197 | #377 | #83 | #264 |
| 2006 | #361 | #239 | #89 | #285 | |
| 2007 | #361 | #264 | #122 | #280 | |
| 2008 | #384 | #293 | #363 | #137 | #323 |
| 2009 | #393 | #300 | #132 | #359 | |
| 2010 | #407 | #366 | #128 | #380 | |
| 2011 | #415 | #390 | #149 | #335 | |
| 2012 | #423 | #445 | #165 | #342 | |
| 2013 | #468 | #554 | #346 | #131 | #388 |
| 2014 | #494 | #586 | #169 | #379 | |
| 2015 | #543 | #638 | #178 | #458 | |
| 2016 | #548 | #576 | #209 | #574 | |
| 2017 | #586 | #733 | #236 | #525 | |
| 2018 | #653 | #819 | #242 | #539 | |
| 2019 | #684 | #940 | #292 | #543 | |
| 2020 | #718 | #815 | #264 | #763 | |
| 2021 | #803 | #304 | #795 | ||
| 2022 | #853 | #777 | #270 | #840 | |
| 2023 | #978 | #311 | #714 | ||
| 2024 | #954 | #986 | #283 | #717 | |
| 2025 | #920 | #674 | #895 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Darren
Names Similar to Darren
Nicknames for Darren
- Dar
- Daz
- Dazza
- Ren
Famous People Named Darren
| Darren Aronofsky | Acclaimed American film director |
| Darren Criss | American actor and singer |
| Darren Sproles | Former American football player |
| Darren Bent | English professional footballer |
| Darren Hayes | Australian singer-songwriter |
| Darren Fletcher | Scottish former professional footballer |
| Darren Collison | Former American basketball player |
| Darren Shan | Irish author of the "Cirque Du Freak" series |
| Darren Clarke | Northern Irish professional golfer |
| Darren Wilson | American police officer involved in the Ferguson shooting incident |
| Darren McGavin | American actor known for his role in "A Christmas Story" |
| Darren McFadden | Former American football player |
| Darren O'Day | American professional baseball pitcher |
| Darren Lockyer | Australian former professional rugby league player |
| Darren Gough | Former English cricketer |
| Darren Young | American professional wrestler |
| Darren Bentham | English cricketer |
| Darren Till | English mixed martial artist |
| Darren Anderton | English former professional footballer |
| Darren Sammy | Former West Indies cricket player and captain |
Characters Named Darren
| Darren Cross/Yellowjacket | Marvel Comics character and antagonist in "Ant-Man" |
| Darren Lamb | Character from the TV series "Extras" |
| Darren Patterson | Character from the TV series "Bewitched" |
| Darren Wilden | Character from the TV series "Pretty Little Liars" |
| Darren MacNamarra | Character from the TV series "Scrubs" |
| Darren Shan | Main character in the film adaptation of "Cirque Du Freak - The Vampire's Assistant" |
| Darren Burrows | Character from the TV series "Northern Exposure" |
| Darren Vogel | Character from the TV series "CSI - NY" |
| Darren Richmond | Character from the TV series "The Killing" |
| Darren Cross | Character from the TV series "Luke Cage" |
| Darren MacElroy | Character from the film "Mr. Bean's Holiday" |
| Darren Michaels | Protagonist in the video game "Black Mirror III" |
| Darren Moore | Character from the TV series "Breaking Bad" |
| Darren Hill | Character from the TV series "Misfits" |
| Darren Stanton | Character from the TV series "New Tricks" |
| Darren Scott | Character from the film "Project Almanac" |
| Darren Nichols | Character from the TV series "X Company" |