Daren
Pronunciation: [ d-AR-ihn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Daren first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 194 babies have been named Daren in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Daren is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #65,150 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #65,150
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Daren is also used as a boy name, ranked #2865.
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About the Name Daren
Daren is a girl name .
Is Daren a boy or girl name? Daren is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #65,150 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,865. Daren is more commonly used as a boy name.
Daren is currently ranked #65,150 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Daren include Dar, Day, Daie, and Darkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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