How old is someone named Darren?
The average Darren is 45 years old.
Half of all living Darrens are between 33 and 58.
When was Darren popular?
Darren was at its most popular in the mid 1960s. Parents have been moving away from it for decades, and 187 babies were named Darren in 2025.
Popular names of 1965 · The most popular names of the 1960s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 13 | 0 |
| 1940s | 52 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 2,078 | 1,500 |
| 1960s | 35,247 | 29,000 |
| 1970s | 22,725 | 20,000 |
| 1980s | 15,827 | 15,000 |
| 1990s | 12,562 | 12,000 |
| 2000s | 8,920 | 8,800 |
| 2010s | 5,497 | 5,500 |
| 2020s | 1,585 | 1,600 |
How many Darrens are still alive?
About 94,000 Darrens are alive in the US today. That's 90% of the roughly 100,000 babies named Darren since 1936.
Most Darrens ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Darren?
About half of living Darrens are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
- Boomer 11%
- Gen X 45%
- Millennial 24%
- Gen Z 15%
- Gen Alpha 5%
Is Darren an old name?
Somewhat. Darren is older than 72 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Darren will be 62 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Darren a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.4% of living Darrens are men.
Names the same age as Darren
NAME TWIN
Darren's name twin is Darron. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Darron's age curve is the closest match to Darren's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Daren (46)
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Questions about the name Darren
How old is the average Darren?
The average Darren in the US is 45 years old. The median is 49, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Darren?
About 94,000 Darrens are alive in the US today, out of roughly 100,000 babies given the name since 1936.
When was the name Darren most popular?
In 1965, when about 6,000 baby boys were named Darren.
Is Darren a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 45% of living Darrens, 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