Darren

“Modern coinage of uncertain origin, possibly Irish for 'oak'” — Modern coinage origin

Boy's name · #1135 in the US (2025) · Timeless

Darren holds its lane: charted since 1936 and rarely far from where it stands today (#1135 in 2025). About 104,000 boys have carried it along the way.

Around the world: about 1 in 2,100 boys in N. Ireland (2025) · about 1 in 3,900 boys in Scotland (2025) · about 1 in 4,100 boys in Canada (2024).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 24 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Darrens

Darren Aronofsky — American filmmaker (born 1969)
Darren Fletcher — Scottish association football player (born 1984)
Darren Criss — American actor and singer
Darren Bent — English association football player
Darren Hayes — Australian pop singer

In stories & tradition

Darren (MODOK) — Tales of Suspense
Darren Cross — Marvel Premiere
Darren Miller — EastEnders

What Darrens become

Among 1,153 notable people named Darren:

Sports figures appear 2.87× more often than among typical names — e.g. Darren Fletcher, Scottish association football player (born 1984).

Similar names: Tyrone · Darrell · Neil · Glenn · Warren · Darien

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