Daren
Daren is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Great or from the oak tree hill.
Origin and history
Daren is a masculine given name of English and Irish origins, often considered a spelling variant of Darren. It derived from an Irish surname potentially meaning 'great' or associated with Oak Hill. In the United States, it enjoyed peak popularity during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
10,855 babies in the United States have been named Daren since 1880. It ranks #1145 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1717.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.1 %)
- NY (9.1 %)
- TX (8.6 %)
- OH (5 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 77 |
| 1930-1940 | 31 |
| 1940-1950 | 96 |
| 1950-1960 | 288 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,951 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,174 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,558 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,062 |
| 2000-2010 | 910 |
| 2010-2019 | 498 |
| 2020-2029 | 210 |
Famous people named Daren
- Daren Kagasoff: Actor
- Daren Puppa: Athlete, Ice Hockey Player
Nicknames
Dare
Fun facts
- Daren is a common single-'r' variant of the traditional Irish surname and given name Darren.
- The name experienced its highest level of usage in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.