How Many People Are Named Daren?

Complete statistics for the name Daren: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Daren
Very Rare
Hebrew

Daren means 'supplanter' in Hebrew, making it a name rich with historical significance. With only 9,756 people named Daren alive today, you're one in 33,826 Americans who bears this unique moniker. Interestingly, Daren peaked in popularity back in 1965.

~9,756
Living in US
1 in 33,826
Americans
1965
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supplanter
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Confident
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,756
Worldwide Bearers
#27,758
Global Rank
🇦🇺 Australia
258
🇿🇦 South Africa
223
🇮🇩 Indonesia
148
🇲🇾 Malaysia
139
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
129
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
124
🇸🇬 Singapore
115
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
112
🇪🇸 Spain
93
🇳🇿 New Zealand
89

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
9,584 (98%)
♀ Female
172 (2%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 48
1,865
Would be under 30 (17%)
6,643
Would be 30–60 (60%)
2,506
Would be over 60 (23%)

All 11,014 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1965

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
60
Modern Appeal
40
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Daren Through the Generations

Daren's journey through the generations reflects a blend of classic and modern appeal. Born from Hebrew roots, its usage has seen a steady decline since peaking in 1965 with 769 births. Today, the average Daren is 48 years old, with a notable age distribution: 1,865 under 30, 6,643 aged 30-60, and 2,506 over 60. This spread suggests a name that's been around long enough to establish itself but isn't overly common, giving it a certain charm and uniqueness.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,298
New York 655
Texas 615
Ohio 359
Florida 340
Michigan 316
Illinois 310
Pennsylvania 290
Utah 238
Minnesota 205

⭐ Famous People Named Daren

Daren is a masculine given name which may refer to:DJ Ashba, American musician, guitarist, songwriter, record producer and graphic designer Daren Bates, American former National Football League player Daren Brown, American baseball manager, and former player, player-coach, player-manager and coach Daren Dykes, English retired footballer Daren Foster, English former cricketer Daren Ganga, Trinidadian former cricketer Daren Gilbert (1963–2022), American National Football League player Huang Daren, Chinese mathematician and former president of Sun Yat-sen University Daren Kagasoff, American actor…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Daren

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Daren's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Daren

How Many People Have the Name Daren?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,756 people in the United States currently share the name Daren. That works out to roughly 1 in every 33,826 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Daren a Common or Rare Name?

Daren is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Daren Mean?

Daren means "supplanter" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Daren in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.

When Was Daren Most Popular?

The name Daren reached peak popularity in 1965, with 769 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Daren?

Approximately 9,756 people named Daren live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11,014. That works out to roughly 1 in 33,826 Americans.

Is Daren a rare name?

Daren is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 33,826 Americans has this name.

What does the name Daren mean?

Daren means "supplanter" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Daren more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Daren are male and 2% are female.

When was Daren most popular?

Daren peaked in 1965 with 769 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US9,756
All-Time Births11,014
1 in X1 in 33,826
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age48
Peak Year1965
World Rank#27,758
Male %98%
Female %2%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.