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 their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Derren becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Derren is declining: down 127 places since 2009, to #2,964 in 2014. It peaked at #906 in 2004.

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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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

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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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Derren in their class.