Darren is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #473 in 2011 with 78 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 343 births ranking #123. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 77.3%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 4,434 boys born was named Darren. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.