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How Many People Are Named Darren?
Estimated people named Darren living in the U.S. today
95,541
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 104,320
- Peak year: 1965 (5,963 births)
- Estimated living today: 95,541
Darren by age group — who carries the name today?
Darren popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Darren
Darren has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 104,320 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 95,541 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,578 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Darrens you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Darren in the US?
An estimated 95,541 people named Darren are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Darren rare — about 1 in 3,578 Americans.
Is Darren a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Darren is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Darren most popular?
Darren peaked in 1965, when 5,963 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Darren?
Darren ranks #554 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100 (higher means rarer).