The nameDarren
Darren is an English boy's name, mostly given in France in the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- English and Irish
Meaning
Its origin is uncertain. It is sometimes linked to an Irish surname.
Origin
English and Irish.
History
Found in France since the 1960s, Darren grew in the 2000s and peaked in the mid 2010s, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Darren
Darren in France
Darren was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 590 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Darren. Its rise began around 1993, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Darren in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 33 births a year on average, against 51 in the five years before.
Darren in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Darren mean?
Its origin is uncertain. It is sometimes linked to an Irish surname.
What is the origin of the name Darren?
English and Irish.
Is Darren a girl's or a boy's name?
Darren is a boy's name.