Boy name
Darren
As of 2025, Darren ranks #1132 among American boys' names, according to Social Security records. 187 boys received the name that year. Popularity is fading: #718 five years ago, #1132 now. SSA records for Darren go back to 1936; the peak came in 1965 at #52, with 5,938 babies named that year. Geographically, it's strongest in Kentucky, where it ranks #708 among boy names.
Rankings
2025 rank
#1132
among boy names
Trend
Falling
last 5 years
All-time peak
#52
in 1965 (1960s)
Babies in 2025
187
boys named Darren
Darren popularity, 1880–2025
Where Darren is most popular
Share of boys born in 2025:lowhighno data (< 5 births)
Strongest states: Kentucky (#708), Alabama (#765), Maryland (#809)
Uniqueness score
56/ 100Balanced
everywhereone of a kind
Well known, but far from crowded — the middle of the field. Based on how many babies per birth were named Darren in the most recent year of SSA data.
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