Darren is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #762 in 2013 with 42 recorded births. This places Darren in the top 13% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 343 births ranking #123. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 87.8%. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 7,942 boys born was named Darren. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.