Darren is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #231 in 2003 with 141 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 343 births ranking #123. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 58.9%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 2,124 boys born was named Darren. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.