Darren is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #221 in 2002 with 142 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 343 births ranking #123. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 58.6%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 2,030 boys born was named Darren. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.