Darren
Darren: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdæɹən/
Meaning and origin of Darren
- A male given name originating as a coinage.
Etymology
Unknown. A twentieth-century invention, possibly from a rare Irish surname of obscure meaning, possibly from Dara or Daragh, meaning "oak". It is also the name of an old silver mine near Aberystwyth, Wales. * The name became popular, particularly in the UK, because of a character in the 1960s American TV series Bewitched, actually spelled Darrin. * (person with sense of entitlement): As a rhyming equivalent for Karen.
How popular is Darren?
Since 1880, 569 girls and 103,937 boys in the U.S. have been named Darren (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1929 in 1966. Its highest rank for boys was #52 in 1965. In 2025, 187 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Darren
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Sibling name ideas for Darren
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Darren FAQ
What does the name Darren mean?
A male given name originating as a coinage. Unknown. A twentieth-century invention, possibly from a rare Irish surname of obscure meaning, possibly from Dara or Daragh, meaning "oak". It is also the name of an old silver mine near Aberystwyth, Wales. * The name became popular, particularly in the UK, because of a character in the 1960s American TV series Bewitched, actually spelled Darrin. * (person with sense of entitlement): As a rhyming equivalent for Karen.
How popular is the name Darren?
Since 1880, 569 girls and 103,937 boys in the U.S. have been named Darren (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1929 in 1966. Its highest rank for boys was #52 in 1965. In 2025, 187 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Darren a boy or girl name?
Darren is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 569 girls and 103,937 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.