Holding steady.
Popularity of Derren since 1964
Babies named Derren per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 55 |
| 1970s | 52 |
| 1980s | 71 |
| 1990s | 65 |
| 2000s | 92 |
| 2010s | 74 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Derren is a modern English variant of Darren, first recorded in the United States in 1964. It reached its peak popularity in 2012, though even then it remained a rare name. The name has maintained a stable presence over the decades, never breaking into the top 1000. Its obscurity means it has no strong association with any particular state or region. Derren appeals to parents seeking a familiar yet distinctive spelling of a mid-century classic, fitting in with other 1970s-era names like Kevin and Brandon.
Derren is a modern English variant of the name Darren, which emerged in the 20th century. Darren first appeared in the United States as a given name in the 1940s, possibly derived from an English surname of uncertain meaning. Some sources suggest a Gaelic root, 'dáire' meaning 'great' or 'fruitful', but this connection is speculative. Derren, along with other spellings like Daren and Darin, became popular in the English-speaking world.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Der, Ren
Sibling names for Derren
Names that share Derren's style, for a brother or sister.
