Will my child share the name Derren with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Derren per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Derren in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Derren becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Derren has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 127 places in the last five years. Its peak was #906 in 2004. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Derren a good choice for a distinctive name?

Derren is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Derren a popular baby name in the United States?

Derren does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2964

Derren

Derren is a distinctive choice, ranked #2964 in 2014. Your child is likely to be the only Derren in their class.

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UK Rank 2014

#2964

About the Name Derren

Derren has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 127 places in five years. It was most popular in 2004 at #906 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Derren is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.