Darren is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1066 in 2025 with 28 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 343 births ranking #123. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 91.8%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 9,712 boys born was named Darren. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.