Darren is a distinctive choice, ranked #1066 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Darren in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#1066
US Rank #953
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About the Name Darren
Darren is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 57 places over five years. Its high point was #123 in 1996, and it now sits at #1108. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Darren is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Darren in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #953, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Darren
Darren Goldstein — Darren Goldstein is an American actor best known for his roles in Ozark and The Affair.
Darren Bazeley — Darren Shaun Bazeley is an English born, New Zealand football coach and former player.
Darren Johnson — Darren Paul Johnson is a former English politician who was a prominent member of the Green Party of England and Wales.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Darren
Unlikely. With around 28 UK babies named Darren per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Darren in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Darren has been fairly steady, ranked #1,066 in 2025 against #1,051 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #123 in 1996.
Darren is more popular in the US (#953) than in the UK (#1108). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Darren include: Darren Goldstein, Darren Bazeley and Darren Johnson. Short summaries for each appear below.
Darren ranks #953 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
28
UK babies named Darren (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 15 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Darren
Almost certainly the only Darren in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Darren
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
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Darren Bailey is an American politician who was a Republican member of the Illinois Senate for the 55th District and previously a member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 109th District in Southern Illinois.