Holding steady.
Popularity of Deren since 1966
Babies named Deren per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2004, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Deren's real moment was 2010.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 9 |
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 47 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 80 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Deren first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1966. The name has never cracked the top 1000, with its peak year being 2010. Its trajectory over the decades has been stable, showing no dramatic rises or falls. While not common in any particular state, it has seen scattered use across the country. Deren fits a pattern of modern, understated names that feel familiar yet distinctive, sharing stylistic ground with names like Caden and Keira.
The name Deren first appeared in U.S. records in 1966. It may be a modern respelling of Darren, which itself is of uncertain origin, possibly derived from an English surname or a variant of Darin. It has seen modest, stable use, particularly in the 2000s and 2010s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Der, Ren
Sibling names for Deren
Names that share Deren's style, for a brother or sister.
