How old is someone named Daren?
The average Daren is 46 years old.
Half of all living Darens are between 35 and 59.
When was Daren popular?
Daren was at its most popular in the mid 1960s. Parents have been moving away from it for decades, and 37 babies were named Daren in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 77 | 0 |
| 1930s | 31 | 0 |
| 1940s | 96 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 351 | 250 |
| 1960s | 4,036 | 3,300 |
| 1970s | 2,198 | 2,000 |
| 1980s | 1,575 | 1,500 |
| 1990s | 1,067 | 1,000 |
| 2000s | 910 | 900 |
| 2010s | 498 | 500 |
| 2020s | 210 | 210 |
How many Darens are still alive?
About 9,700 Darens are alive in the US today. That's 88% of the roughly 11,000 babies named Daren since 1922.
Most Darens ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Daren?
About half of living Darens are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
- Boomer 13%
- Gen X 47%
- Millennial 21%
- Gen Z 14%
- Gen Alpha 5%
Is Daren an old name?
Somewhat. Daren is older than 74 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Daren a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 98.3% of living Darens are men.
Names the same age as Daren
NAME TWIN
Daren's name twin is Darron. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Darron's age curve is the closest match to Daren's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Darren (45)
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Questions about the name Daren
How old is the average Daren?
The average Daren in the US is 46 years old. The median is 51, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Daren?
About 9,700 Darens are alive in the US today, out of roughly 11,000 babies given the name since 1922.
When was the name Daren most popular?
In 1965, when about 770 baby boys were named Daren.
Is Daren a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 47% of living Darens, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this