Darren
Meaning: Great or rocky hill
Origin: Irish/Gaelic
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #51
Total births: 11,654
History: Darren peaked in the 1970s-80s as a quintessentially Australian name of that era. Darren Lehmann captained and later coached the Australian cricket team. The name has a distinctly suburban Australian energy — the kid at the local footy club who made it to the big time.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1989) | #85 |
| Babies named Darren in 1989 | 93 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 11,654 |
| Peak year | 1966 (945 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #10 |
| Years in records | 1960–1989 (30 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 16 spots |
Frequently asked about Darren
What does the name Darren mean?
Darren means “Great or rocky hill” from Irish/Gaelic roots.
What is the origin of the name Darren?
Darren has Irish/Gaelic origin. The traditional meaning is “Great or rocky hill”.
How popular is Darren in Australia?
Darren ranked #85 in Australia in 1989 — given to 93 babies that year.
When was Darren most popular?
Darren peaked in 1966 with 945 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Darren a boy or girl name?
Darren is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Darrens in registered births are male.
Is the name Darren rising or falling in popularity?
Darren has fallen 16 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #69 in 1984 to #85 in 1989.
How long has Darren been recorded in Australia?
Darren appears in birth records in Australia across 30 years — from 1960 through 1989.