How Many People Are Named Darren?
104,320
people in the United States are named Darren
1 in 3,211 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#669
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0311%
Of US population
Peak Year
1965
5,963 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
DER-ən, DAR-ən
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
The meaning of this name is not known for certain. It could be from a rare Irish surname or it could be an altered form of DARRELL. It was first brought to public attention in the late 1950s by the American actor Darren McGavin (1922-2006). It was further popularized in the 1960s by the character Darrin Stephens from the television show 'Bewitched'.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 44.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1936 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
13,236
New York
8,404
Texas
5,799
Illinois
4,837
Pennsylvania
4,601
Ohio
4,287
Louisiana
3,573
Michigan
3,463
Florida
3,452
New Jersey
3,378
💡 Fun Facts About "Darren"
- 238 babies were named Darren in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1965
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1936
- Most popular in California
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