Darren is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #641 in 2016 with 55 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 343 births ranking #123. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 84.0%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 6,035 boys born was named Darren. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.